Charity # 1105123 HUMANIry CONCERN PROJECTS (HCP) (A Registered Charity) REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH for the Year ended 31 March 2025
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS (HCP) Trustees Annual Report and Flnancial Statements For the year Ended 31 March 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Reporting Accountant 10 statement of Financial Activities 11
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS (HCP) Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements For th8 year Ended 31 march 2023 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Charity Namo: Humanity Concern Projects Charity Number: 1105123 Trustees: Mrs. Florence Kibwota - Chairperson Mr. Charles Kajura - Treasurer Mr. Pieter Kerubino - Secretary Mr. Jad( Stevens Alecho - Oita Mr. Abdul Shariff Mr. Omar Abdurahaman Miss. Rachael Natalie K Charlty Registered Office". Unit 40, DRCA Business Centre Charlotte Despard Avenue London, SW12 5HD. Email: hc ro ects27 aol.com Web: wMv.humanit concern ro ects.or Indopendent Examiner: Richard Takan TNK Associates 11 Elsinor8 Road London SE23 2SH Banker8 Unity Trust Bank P.0. Box 7193 Planetary Road Willenhall WV19DG
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS (HCP) Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees of HCP presentthe charit¢s Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 March 2025 STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND mANAGEmEr Legal status and Governlng document Humanity Concern Projects is a registered charity governed by its constitution, which was adopted on 1st February 2004 and most recently amended on 2nd May 2020. The or8anisation, founded in 2000, began as a voluntary community group to support the welfare, social, health, education, and cultural needs of the refugee community in London. Today, the charity continues its work across London to support refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers who come from diverse global backgrounds and are now residents of the city. Organlsatlon Strurture HCP is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for setting the charity's overall strategy, direction and policies, and for ensuringthat the organisation operates in accordance with its 8overning document and charity law. Trustees collectively carry ultimate responsibility for the stewardship and proper conduct of the charity. They ensure that HCP meets its legal, regulatory and contractual obligations at all times, including compliance with safeguarding requirements and accountability to funders and stakeholders. The Board meets regularly throughout the year to consider matters critical to the effectlve and sustainable running of the charity. These include strategic planning, risk assessment, safe8uardin8 oversight, and the review of mana8ement accounts and performance reports. Trustees bring a ran8e of skills, experience and lived understanding of the challenges faced by the communities HCP supports, enabling informed decision-making and strong governance. Appolntment and Inductlon of Trustee5. The trustees of the charity who held office during the financial year and as at the date of this report are set out on page 3. The trustees are elected/appointed in accordance with the rules set out in the charity's governing document. Inductlon & Training Newly elected trustees are provided with comprehensive induction pack containing the constitution of HCP and the roles and responsibilities of charity trustees. They are always oriented, briefed and mentored by established trustees on their legal obligations under charity law, the content of the constitution, the decision-making proce55, the objectives, strategies and recent financial performance of the charity.
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJEcfs (HCP) Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2025 (Continued Risk Management The trustees recognise that any major risk to which the charity is exposed need to be reviewed and systems put in place to mitigate those risks. To this end, trustees are continually monitoring and managin8 its risks and ensuring action plans are in place to mitigate those key risks. These include: Achievement of programme aims and objectlves Availability of competent volunteers to manage the programmes Availability of funding for the programme5 Humanlty Concern Projects has appropriate procedures in place to provide reasonable assurance that Identified risks are managed effectively. OBJEcfivE, AIMS AND PRINCIPAL AcfiviTIES The main aims and objectives of the charity, as outlined In its constitution, are: To relieve financial hardship among refugees and their dependants, particularly those residin8 in London. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of refugees and their dependants. To advance the education and training of refu8ees and their dependants, helpin8them adapt to their new communlty. To provide facilities for recreation or other lelsure actlvlties that improve the quality of life for refugees, partlcularly those facing hardship due to age, infirmity, or social circumstances. During the year under review, Humanlty Concern Projects continued to make a significant impact on the wellbeing of refugees in London. Many of the refugees we serve face immense challenges, including i501ation, mental health issues, food insecurity, and difficulties related to employment and housing. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated these challenges, increasing mental health issues and hard5hip5 among our beneficiaries. Despite these challenges, Humanity Concern Project5 ha5 been dedicated to supportin8 families and individuals, providing vital resettlement assistance and striving to reduce hardship. Our support continued to be particularly important for people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, including African, Caribbean, and Asian communities.
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJEcfs (HCP) Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2025 Icontlnued) ACTIVITIES Humanity Concern Projects runs several key programmes that benefit refugees. Immigrants, and asylum seekers. In addition to offering advice. information, and signp05ting services, the charity continued the followin8 projects in the year under review: Chlldren and Young People's Projert We maintained our youth pro8ramme, offering young refugees opportunities to gain valuable skills and experience through volunteering, trainin& and work placements. We organized grassroots sports, drama, music, and dance sessions in East London on Saturdays. These activities helped reduce isolation, unearthed hidden talents, and provided young refugees with a sense of community. Old People's Support This project almed to alleviate the loneliness and Isolation that many elderly refugees experience. We contlnued hosting drop-in sesslons and coffee mornin8S that helped refugees and asylum seekers build social networks and create friendships. Our Inter8enerational mentorship initiatives also helped keep our elderly beneficiaries active and socially connected. Tralnlng & Employment This programme supported unemployed young refugees to access trainlng and employment opportunities. Through our guidance, several young refugees gained placements in educational institutions or volunteer roles with other organizations. This support contlnued to help refu8ees pursue their educational and career 8oals. Health & Wellbelng Programme We kept providin8 essential health and wellbeing services, includin8 soft physical exercise sessions for women, children, and young adults. Additionally, we or8anized workshop5 to raise awareness about smokin8, diet, exercise, and mental health. Our regular recreation and leisure activities offered much-needed relaxation and a chance for beneficiaries to connect with each other. Resettlement Support Resettlement remains one of the most critical services we offer. We continued to support refugees with accommodation needs and access to social welfare services. This year, we expanded our focus on assisting refugees In securing stable housing and successfully Integrating into the broader community.
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS (HCP) Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2025 {Continued) The Cost-of-Llvlng Crisis The economic challenges faced by our refugee communities continued in 2024125. In response, we applied sUPPOrt efforts on activities that included: Facilitating access to services and support in public spaces which otherwise is challenging due to cost of living. providing information, advice, and practical support to help refugees. Enable access to warm spaces where families, individuals, and young people could gather, reducing isolation and fostering a sense of communitv. Impact Across all activities, HCP'S work contributed to: • reduced loneliness and isolation among older people; improved mental wellbeing and confidence; increased access to health, social care and sexual health services,. • strengthened community connections and peer Support; greater digital confidence and independence. Beneficiary feedback consistently highlighted the importance of culturally appropriate, community-based support in improvin8 quality of life. FUNDRAISING The charity continued to face challenges in fundraising during the year. We would like to express our gratitude to the Lottery {Awards for All), Wimbledon Foundation, Sport England for their support, which allowed us to sustain vital services. We remain committed to exploring new avenues for fundraisin8 in the comin8 year to ensure the continued success and growth of the charity. Reserves Policy The trustees have reviewed the charity's reserves positlon and established a reserves policy appropriate to the size, activities and funding profile of the organi5atitsn. HCP'S income is largely derived from restricted grant5 awarded for specific projects. A5 such, the tru5tee5 consider it prudent to maintain a modest level of unrestricted reserves to ensure the charity can meet its core running costs, manage cash flow fluctuations and respond to unforeseen circumstances. The trustees, policy is to aim to hold unrestricted free reserves equivalent to approximately three months of core operating expenditure. This level of reserves 15 considered sufficient to mitigate key risks, including delays in funding receipts, unexpected cost increases and short term disruption to Service delivery. At the year end, the trustees reviewed the level of unrestricted reserve5 held against this target and are satisfied that the reserves position is appropriate given the charity's current scale, risk profile and funding arrangements.
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2025 (Contlnued The reserves policy will be reviewed annually as part of the trustees, ongoing financial oversight. Flnancial Revlew During the year ended 31 March 2025, HCP'S income was derived primarily from restricted grants provided by trusts, to support the delivery of specific charitable activities, donations and fundraisin8. Expenditure was focused on direct programme delivery, ensuring that the majority of resources were applied to frontline services. The trustees monltored the charity's financial performance throughout the year through regular review of mana8ement accounts and are satisfied that resources were managed prudently and in Ilne wlth funder requirements. FUTURE PROJEcfioNS Objectlves for 2025126 The trustees of Humanity Concern Projects are focused on continuing the charity's essential work in response to the evolving challen8es faced by refugees and asylum Seekers in London. Our key objectives include: Capaclty Bullding: Strengthening governance and organisational capaclty the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of our trustees to better support the charity's operations. Collaboratlve Development: Workin8 With service users to develop projects that address key Issues such as isolation and exclusion, mental health, and the on80in8 cost-of-llving crisis. Networklng and Partnershlps: Buildin8 Stronger partnerships with other organizations to expand the reach and impact of our servlces. • Improvlng financlal sustainabilltyTrustees will prioritise diversifying income streams and strengthenin8 fundraising activity to support long-term sustainability and reduce reliance on sin8le funding sources.
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2025 (Continued) The trustees are confident that these priorities will enable HCP to remain responsive, sustainable and impactful, while continuing to deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate services that improve wellbeing and quality of life for the communities it serves. Sl8ned on behalf of the trustees: Mr. Pieter Kerubino - Secretary Chairnrustee Date: 29112125
HUMANITY CONCERN PROJECTS Independent Examlnees Report to the Trustees of HUNANITY CONCERN PROJECTS For the year Ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of HCP for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 11 to 12 Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charitvs Act 20211 {"the Act, ) I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Dlrections given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 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 accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form 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 fairf, 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 connectlon wlth the examlnation to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts be reached. Signed; Date: 29112125 Richard Takan TN K Associates 11 Elsinore Road London SE23 2SH 10
Income and Expen Iture Account 2025 24 INCOME Donations Grants Awar orA Sport England Special fundraising £7,950.00 £10,000.00 CF £9,402.00 £11,701.00 £53,759.00 £19,960.00 £0.00 £62,394.00 TOTAL INCOME £82,812.00 £92,354.00 EXPENDITURE Rents Rates Hall Hire Sessional Pro'ect Coordinator Outreach Sessional Staff Youth Pro rammes Accountanc fees Offlce & Or anisatlon Admin Admin el & Internet. Postage Stationery So tware Travel & Motor Ex Volunteerin Fundraisin & Ref reshment Costs Pro'ect Admin Insurance DBS Governance De reciation £9,750.00 £7,529.00 £6 702.00 £6 950.00 £9 820.00 £873.00 £8,298.00 £10,343.00 £6 102.00 £7 427.00 £9 820.00 £873.00 offi £4 373.00 £3 373.00 enses £1748.00 £4 600.00 £23 351.00 £3 711.00 £4 973.00 £270.00 £1992.00 £4 050.00 £23 351.00 £1511.00 £4 826.00 £270.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE £84,650.00 £81,332.00 SURPLUS -DEFICIT