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2022-03-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING 31[st] MARCH 2022

Company Number 05311442 Charity Number 1109849

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
Year Ending March 2022
OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEX Page
Information 1
Trustees Report 2-14
Independent Examiner’s Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statement’s

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Charity reference and administrative details

Trustees Lurieteen Miller
Paul Udenze
Ajay Dattani
Charity Number 1109849
Company Number 5311442
Registered Address 22 Regent Place
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham
B1 3NJ
Contact details Tel: 0121 2129209
email: admin@oscarbirmingham.org.uk
Independent Examiner Gary Peter Brookes
FCA FCIE BSc
130 Wombourne Park
Wombourne
S Staffs
WV5 0LY
Bankers Unity Trust Bank
Brindley Place
Birmingham
B3 1AB

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Year Ending March 2022

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Oscar Birmingham Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2021. The Trustees have adopted the provision of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS102)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Constitution

OSCAR Birmingham Limited was incorporated on 13 December 2004 and registered as a charity on 3 June 2005. The charity remained dormant until 1 April 2008 when the assets, liabilities, and activities of OSCAR (Birmingham) (charity number 702847) were transferred. OSCAR Birmingham Limited operates under its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 13 December 2004 and as amended by resolution dated 2 April 2007.

Method of appointment or election of Trustees

All trustees must be members of the charitable organisation. The trustees of the charity are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law. All board members are circulated with invitations to potential trustees.

A detailed list of candidates, who have expressed an interest in becoming a trustee, is presented to a full board meeting for consideration and decision. When considering coopting trustees, the board has regard to the requirement for any specialist skills needed. Trustees appointed during the year must stand for re-appointment at the next Annual General Meeting.

The Directors who served during the year are shown on the reference and administration section on page 1.

All members of the board gave their time voluntarily and any expenses reclaimed from the charity are reflected in the financial statements.

The constitution of the charity requires a minimum of seven and maximum of ten trustees. Action is being taken to address this. The Charity Commission are aware of this.

Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

All new trustees undergo induction training and are provided with an induction pack to brief them on their legal obligations under charity law. The induction covers the constitution, the committee and decision-making process, the business plan and the recent financial performance of the charity.

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING

The charitable organisation is governed by its Board of Trustees, who is responsible for formulating its Strategies and policies including the approval of budgets and the exercising of financial controls.

The Board of Trustees meets on a regular basis. The trustees delegate the day to day running of the charitable organisation to Strategic Development Manager and operational staff.

POLICIES & OBJECTIVES

The objects of the charity as set out in the constitution are: -

CHARITIES AND PUBLIC BENEFIT

OSCAR Birmingham is a voluntary organisation based in Birmingham. It was established to provide advice, support and counselling to individuals, families and carers affected by the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Blood disorder.

Both are potentially life-threatening disorders which disproportionately affect black and ethnic minority (BAME) communities. Our mission is to educate, support and provide relevant information through signposting, advocacy, and assistance. Through our work with partners, we will raise awareness of these conditions.

Demand for OSCAR services continue, due to the demographics of the Birmingham population who are at risk of inheriting Sickle cell or Thalassaemia Blood Disorders. We have seen an increase of service users with both Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia especially from African, Asian and European Countries migrating to the area.

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Overview-Sickle Cell

Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell disease is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean family background.

People with sickle cell disease produce unusually shaped red blood cells that can cause problems and can block blood vessels. Sickle cell disease is caused by a gene that affects how red blood cells develop. If both parents have the gene, there's a 1 in 4 chance of each child they have being born with sickle cell disease.

The child's parents often will not have sickle cell disease themselves and they're only carriers of the sickle cell trait. Sickle cell disease is a serious and lifelong health condition, although treatment can help manage some of the symptoms.

The main symptoms of Sickle Cell disease are:

Overview-Thalassaemia

People with thalassaemia produce either no or too little haemoglobin, which is used by red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. This can make them very anaemic (tired, short of breath and pale).

It mainly affects people of Mediterranean, south Asian, southeast Asian and Middle Eastern origin. There are different types of thalassaemia, which can be divided into alpha and beta thalassaemia. Beta thalassaemia major is the most severe type.

Other types include beta thalassaemia intermedia, alpha thalassaemia major and haemoglobin H disease. It's also possible to be a "carrier" of thalassaemia, also known as having the thalassaemia trait.

The main health problems associated with Thalassaemia are:

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Summary

This report provides opportunity to showcase our work, how we have supported the local Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia community, wider strategic partnership and networks.

The past twelve months we have been able to develop and build on our strengths to increase our service provision and reach across Birmingham and Solihull, supporting recovery for vulnerable citizens, carers and their families who have been disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

We are proud as an independent local charity to highlight key achievements in our report, given the challenges we face in this current economic and financial environment. Thank you to all our beneficiaries who participated in our activities, services, and support.

A sincere heartfelt thank you to our staff and volunteers for their dedication, hard work and commitment in making a difference to the community.

OSCAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

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Support for Children and Young People

Thanks to BBC Children in Need, we supported 129 children and young people who benefited from project activities and services over the past 12 months.

85 children were identified as disadvantaged, living with Sickle Cell and/or Thalassaemia while, experiencing health and social challenges.

80 children were able to take part in all year-round free activities and days out, taking place during school holidays.

Days out including Cinema, Karting, Laser Tag, beach trip to Barmouth, Trampoline, Soft Play, Hatton World, Midland Arts Theatre, Cadbury World, Wildlife Conservation Park, and Ash End farm.

(Day out to Trampolining with Children during school holidays)

We undertook mentoring support to 29 young people, providing 133 interventions and over 600 hours of one-to-one mentoring contact.

Mentors supported young people on a range of issues on emotional resilience, promote positive mental health, develop their knowledge and coping skills. This included interventions in relation to educational barriers, disability and their rights, good eating habits, diet, hydration, and sleep, exploring worries and dreams.

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(Youth Voice Team and Mentors)

Project staff organised a variety of fun and wellbeing workshops for 64 children that included getting to understand Sickle Cell, arts, cook and eat session and healthy eating workshop.

Impact

Feedback from Participants.

11-year-old AB said,' I had so much fun watching the animals, when can we go again', while 15-year-old FO stated, 'I feel so much healthier now than before. Loved the trampolining'. 12-year-old B said 'My mentor Aribah has really helped me not to worry about the virus. She made me look forward to returning to normal life'. While one 17-year-old said 'I was struggling with going in and out of hospital with crisis and my education. Thanks for making me understand about my rights and support plan'.

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Befriending & Peer Support Service

Supported by Birmingham City Council Adult Health and Social Care, we continued to provide services, with a safe return to project activities, to help vulnerable citizens who experienced poor health outcomes.

Number of Citizens Supported during 2021/22 Number of Citizens Supported during 2021/22 Number of Citizens Supported during 2021/22 Number of Citizens Supported during 2021/22
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter3 Quarter 4
65 104 52 49
12 peer support sessions were provided. These included monthly face to face and via zoom,
especially during the winter and colder months.A total of 193 befriending interventions
were provided over the past 12 months.

We ensured citizens views, needs and feedback continued to be captured through Birmingham Be Heard and Citizens Involvement Panel meetings.

Social outings and cultural activities were organised resulting in 104 citizens participating which helped to reduce isolation and increase social participation:

Feedback from Citizens who have participated have included:

BW aged 50 said, ‘I am so glad I attended. Meeting others who have Sickle Cell and sharing our experiences has been so important.’

WN aged 61 years-old stated, ‘I am so glad I got involved with OSCAR. The mindfulness sessions have really helped with my mood and anxiety’.

DJ aged 43 also stated,’ I felt safe coming out with you all. Not having to worry about pandemic has really lifted my spirits.’

SM aged 62 said ‘I didn’t really know how I would feel about coming out but happy I did. So nice to meet with others older than me and hearing their experiences’.

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Carers Activities and Support

Over the past 12 months this service has supported 73 carers, predominantly family/parent carers who either diagnosed with, or look after child with Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia, and comorbidity. Supported by Forward Carers and working in partnership with Birmingham Carers Hub we delivered a range of carer related activities, events and support including:

90% of carers had more than 2 meaningful contacts each quarter, while 75% received more than 4 meaningful interventions/contacts.

During the summer of 2021, we arranged a day out to Barmouth Beach for citizens and their families including carers who really wanted to spend much needed family time at a beach to have fun, free from stressors and relaxation. 90 people including many senior citizens and carers attended this day trip.

(Day out for Citizens and Families to Barmouth -July 2021)

Carer feedback and Impact:

KH stated, ‘I am so glad I made the right decision to come today. I was a little

apprehensive, but you guys made it feel safe for me. The weather was just right, and it stayed dry. We are both tired but worth it’.

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Well-Being Service

Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, we have recruited staff to 2 new posts of Health and Wellbeing Advisor and Project Wellbeing Officer. The service aims are to provide ongoing specialist support to reduce the multiple negative impacts the condition has on individuals and the community. This has been further modified to consider factors that have been exacerbated by Covid 19, such as financial hardship and social isolation.

Support, activity, and advice include encouraging healthy behaviours, better social relationships, and take up of opportunities whilst strengthening resilience.

During the first 6 months we supported 87 individuals through specialist interventions and support. These included:

We look forward to the difference project and well-being activities will make on the lives of individuals and our community.

Feedback:

TH said, ‘Thank you for everything that you do. I have been feeling stressed and chronic pain has been giving problems. The stress session was much needed.’ DG from Hockley said ‘Massive support network for me and my family, especially help with food parcels’.

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Advice, Information, and Guidance

165 people aged 18 years and over were supported with on one-to-one basis on a range of issues and needs regarding welfare benefits such as Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payments, housing conditions, temporary accommodation, information on carers assessment, signpost, and referral for screening.

Advice, information and guidance on issues and concerns arising from Coronavirus pandemic have included: misinformation, guidelines on social distancing, restrictions. lockdowns and vaccinations.

Training, Awareness and Education

Over the past 12 months we provided a range of awareness, educational and training to a range of audiences. A total of 559 people benefited from the following:

Health Promotion

Working in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull CCG, we undertook 26 different health promotion campaigns during this period. A majority of these were online and use of social media.

These included:

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Awards and Accreditation

During November 2021, our organisation achieved a Foundation Level Award accreditation for Thrive at Work through West Midlands Combined Authority.

(Thrive at Work Foundation Award 2021)

We were nominated for a Asian Business of Chambers Awards 2021. This was part of a partnership approach with Forward Carers and other providers including Birmingham Carers Hub. We were shortlisted as Charity of the Year and Covid Resilience Award.

Our organisation and employee was awarded Carer Friendly Award for Customer Care in December 2021. We were nominated in the same category with Birmingham Mind and University Birmingham Hospitals. We are proud to have achieved recognition to supporting carers.

We look forward to developing our Carer Champions for 2022/23.

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Partnerships and Collaborative Work

We have continued to work in close co-operation and collaboration with Birmingham NHS Community Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Team, Birmingham Women’s and Children's Hospital Haemoglobinopathy Unit and Sandwell West Birmingham NHS. The focus has been based on referrals, shared interest in patient support and advocacy.

Over the past year we have supported Birmingham City Council and NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG regarding COVID-19 messages and misinformation on vaccination.

We continue to work closely with Adult Health and Social Care and Birmingham Voluntary Sector Council (BVSC) to deliver positive change as part of Prevention and Communities Strategy and Provider Forum Network.

Our organisation undertook Household Support Fund (HSF) referral training. Working with Early Help Teams across the different localities and BVSC, enabling and identifying many of our families to successfully access a one-off grant. Our carers project continues to be embedded within Birmingham Carers Strategy to support carers through our existing partnership arrangements with Forward Carers and Birmingham Carers Hub.

In partnership with Forward Carers, we attended awards evening organised by Asian Business Chambers Awards. Birmingham Carers Hub and all the partnerships including OSCAR Birmingham were shortlisted for Charity of the Year and Covid Resilience Award.

We developed close relationship with Acton Energy regarding tackling fuel poverty as part of West Midlands Warmer Homes initiative.

Our service also worked with West Midlands Combined Authority regarding Thrive at Work accreditation. This was followed up with our organisation working with WMCA, supported by Mayor of West Midlands Office as part of impact of employee well-being in workplace, raising awareness and the benefits of signing up to this.

We worked in partnership to support Living Well and Edgbaston Community Centre with redistribution of our food provision in partnership with Fareshare to support local families and citizens across Edgbaston, Lea Bank, Ladywood, and Highgate.

We have supported the creation and development of a West Midlands Haemoglobinopathy Network for Patient and Carers affected by a blood disorder. This steering group will aim to meet 4 times per year.

We continue to support People for Public Services Forum through their citizen involvement team including information and links from Birmingham Be Heard and Get Involved Team.

Our organisation supported BVSC, Barrow Cadbury Trust and The Real Living Wage Foundation in sharing good practice and experiences on behalf on Third Sector. This was part of wider strategy to supporting Birmingham to work towards being recognized as Living Wage Accredited City.

We explored working with BCU School of Social Sciences in relation to research study on Covid-19 vaccination messages and the experiences of different communities.

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We co-ordinated and led on a community wellness partnership event in August 2021. Organisations taking part included Birmingham Carer’s Hub, The Active Well Being Society, NHS Birmingham Community Healthcare, Healthwatch Birmingham, The Food Justice Network, Birmingham Settlement and Ladywood Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS).

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(Community Fun Day Event -August 2021)
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Volunteers

The charity is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunteers who are involved in supporting and publicising the work of the charity supporting individuals affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Blood disorder within the local communities.

A total number of 4 volunteers actively involved with the work of OSCAR Birmingham.

The impact of Covid has had an impact and prevented many people wanting to undertake direct face to face volunteering opportunities. As we come out of pandemic into recovery, we hope to stimulate and promote the importance of becoming a volunteer.

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Financial review

Total income for the year was £165119 of which £125637 was restricted and £39752 was unrestricted.

Total expenditure for the year was £164424 of which £132887 was restricted and £31537 was unrestricted.

Principal funding

Grants and contracts awarded to the organisation were from Birmingham City Council, Sandwell, and West Birmingham & Birmingham Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group.

Restricted grant received from Children in Need, Forward Carers and The National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communities Grant.

Reserve’s policy

The trustees keep the reserves of the charity under review, considering the nature of the income and expenditure streams, the need to match variable income with fixed commitments and the nature of the reserves.

The trustees consider that to allow the charity to be managed efficiently and to provide a buffer for uninterrupted services and/or event of winding up, a designated reserve of £93,200 equating to 10 months operational, creditors and redundancy costs is appropriate.

The current level of designated reserves is £40,000.

OSCAR Birmingham is also extremely grateful to all supporters, grant makers, friends and the wider public who have made donations and have undertaken fundraising events locally over the past 12 months to support our work. They include:

Donor/Fundraiser Total
Birmingham Black Lawyers Charity Ball £1300
Birmingham Black Lawyers Mount Snowdon £681
Birmingham WestOldburyMe £100
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School £175
MrsD Bennett(Liverpool Victoria) £200
Garry Williamson £100
Mr H Rahman (2021 Christmas Campaign) £660
Shanice andBlessings £201
Miss S Naaz (Sponsored 5K Walk for BBC CIN ) £504
TheMuntz Trust £500
Miss D Kelly/ Handsworth DWP JCP £71

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Risk Management

The trustees have introduced a formal risk management process to assess business risks and implement risk management strategies. This involved identifying the types of risks the charity faces, prioritising them in terms of potential impact and likelihood of occurrence and identifying means of mitigating the risks.

Future

Strategic developments and priorities include:

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Year Ending March 2022 Directors, Responsibilities C()mpany law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the financial activities for that period together with the assets and liabilities at the end of the period and which adequately distinguish any material special trust or other restricted fund Df the company. In preparing those financial statements, the dirertors are required to: a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. b) make judgments and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent. c} state whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the appropriate SORP on Accounting by chariti￿ and the Accounting Regulations and with applicable accounting standards subjert to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and d) Prepare financial statements on the 'going COn￿rn, basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that trie company will continue in its activities. The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasorbable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Statements of Recommended Practi￿ and the regulations made under section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and irregularities. Signed Directorfs name: Paul Udenze Date 14.11.22

OSCAR BirmlDGhtm Ltd INDEPENDENT EL4m￿lERs REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTLI ES OF OSCAR Bll1￿ItNGHA￿ LTD l ￿-¢port on the accoiin£S torthe y¢ar cndcd J l March 20?2 set our on the following paoes Responsibilities and basi$ of rewrt Tl)e tniste¢s (who are also directors of the company for th¢ purposes of company law) are reApotisible for the prepttration of the a¢counts in a¢Cord￿l¢¢ with the rtquir¢ments of the Companies A¢1 2006 {'The ?006 Acr'l 14aviftg satisfied myself that th¢ oFLarity is not subject to audit under companv law aiid is eligible for independei)t ¢xamination, it is my responsibility to.. (l ) Euxine the aceounts under section 145 of the ?011 .4et- (?) To follow the procedures laid down in the Dire¢tions given by tlie Ch&riry Con)mi8sion undei- section 14i(5) (b) of the ?01 l Act, and {)) To state whethei. particular matters hav¢ come to my attentioii. IDdependÈnt Exgmiller's Statement I have completed my ¢xaniination. I confjnn thar no matters hav¢ ¢oni¢ to m), attÈntion in conneetion with the extllnination giviii<r ille eause to believe..: l Aeeounting t'ecords were not K¢pt in respect of tl)e Company as i'equir¢d by section )86 of tlTre ?006 Aci: oi. ? the accoullts do not Comply with those records; or ). the accDUnf8 do not compl}, iyith accoLinting reqiiii'emeArs Of sÈLtton J96 of the ?006 Act OTher tlian a]iJ itquirernent tliat th¢ a¢couiits give a true and fail. N'iew whi¢h is not a matt¢i' etsnsid¢i-¢d as part of an independent examinatTon ;or 4. the acGouiirs have nor been pr¢partd ii) accordance with th¢ i)i¢thods ai)d principl¢s of the Stattment of Recommended Praciice { SORPI for a¢¢ountiiig ncems and have ¢om¢ &¢ross no other rnatters in eonneotion with the examination to Ivhicli &ttentlOfL >hoLild be drawn in this report in order TO en&ble a proper und¢rst2ndiAg of the accounis ro b¢ reÉLLli¢d Name Gary Peter Brookes Relevant Professional QualifLcations FCA FCIE BSC Address 130 Womboiirne Pttrk WomboLirne Wolverhampton WV5 OLY Dale '.

OSCAR Birmingbam Ltd Statement of Financial Activities ( includes summgry of in¢ome and expenditure) Year ended 31 March 2022 Notes Unrestrieted & Designated Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Totsl Funds 2022 2021 IDcome fro Dor)ations and lewies Investments Charitable Activities 2(a) 7,055 ?s 3?,672 7,055 ?5 158,039 6,062 2(b) 125,367 196,60) Total Income 1 ?5.367 165,119 20?.698 I xpenditure o Charitable activities 132.887 164,424 153,441 Total Expenditure 13? 887 164,424 153,441 Net Ineome 8.?15 (7,5?O) 695 49,257 Net movement in fund$ 8,?15 (7.5?0) 695 Transfer of Funds Reeoneiliation of Fllnds: Total fuiids bi'oughi forward (341 64,982 19,146 84,1?8 34,871 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 73.163 11,660 84,823 84,128 Tlie notes on pages to forn) part of these financial statements ** See noi¢ 13 for full comparatives for 2021

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Balance Sheet Year ended 31 March 2022 Notes 2022 2021 Fixed Assets Tanuible Assets 895 1,094 895 1.094 Current Assets Debtoi's BanL & Casli iii hand 97,091 97,091 99,810 99,810 Creditors . Amount9 fallints due within (8,787) {9,519) one year Net Current Assets 90,?91 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 89,199 CreditOTS . Ainounts fallinfy after Ino Iiiaii one year Net Assets io (4,376) (7,2571 84,823 84,128 Charity Funds Restricted Funds li 11,660 19,146 Unrestricted and Designated Funds 73,163 64,982 Total 84,823 84,1?8 For the yeai. ended J l March ?02? tlie company was ¢ntitled io exemption from audit under section 477 (1) of the Coinpanies Act 2006 relating to small compani¢s. The niembers have not I'equired the eompiny to obtain an audit of its accouiirs for the year in question in accordance witli section 476 of the Aet. Tlie Directors aeLnowledge their re8ponsibilities for ¢nsurin(y that the coinpany keeps aecounting records which coniply with s386 and SJ87 of th¢ Coinpanies Act 2006 and foi. preparing a¢eounts wliich give a true and fair view of tli¢ state of affairs of the companv as at 31 March ?022 and of its profit for the year theii ended in accoi'dance wirl) tlie r¢quii'¢m¢iits of s396 and wliicli comply witl) the requircmcnts of the Act relating lo the accounts so fai. as applicable to rlie eoinpany ai)d in accordaJ)ce with FRS 102 The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions iii Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to coinpanies siibjecT fo tlie sinAII coiiipanies regime. 14.11.22 Signed aiid approved on the behalf of the Board on Trustee Paul Udenze ame. Company Reuistered nuinber 05J11442 Tlie notes on the following paotrs fomi p2rt of these finan¢ial statements ?0

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Notes to the Aeeounts Year ended 31 March 2022 l. Accounting Polieies (a) Basis of Accounts Preparation The charity constitutes a piiblic benefit entity as defined by FRSI 02. The financial statements have been prepared in accorda11ce with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP} appli¢abl¢ to ¢harilie8 prepari11g their aceounts in accord￿]Ce with the Financial Repoitin Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRSI O?) publi8hed on 16 July 2014, the Financial Rcportiiig Standard appli¢able in tlie United Kinudom and Republic of Ireland (FRSI 02) the Charities Act 2011 Ihc Coinpanies Act ?006 and UK Gewtcfdlly Accepted Pra¢ti¢¢ as it applies from l Janiiaiy 2015. Tlie financial statements have been prepared oil a going concern b8sis under the historical cost convention modified to include eertaift ttems at fail. value. The fInanoial statements are prepared in Sterlin￿ whi¢li is he fiiiictional currency of the charity. (bl Recognition of illeoming resourees All incolning resources al'e incliided in th¢ Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the chaj'ity is legally entitled to the incom¢ after any perfDm]ance coiiditions have been met, th¢ amount can be tlleasui'ed reliably and it is probable that the income will be Itceived. Foi. donations to be r¢¢o.4)ised the charity will have been notified of tlie amounts and t11e stttleinent dal¢ in writing. If theiE are conditions attached to the donation aiid this reqiiires a level of performaiicc before ¢nritlement can be obtained th¢n iiicome is defetTed until those oondilions al'e fully mel or Ilie fulfilment of those conditions is within the Control of the charity and it is probabl¢ that they will be fulfilled. Donaled facilities and donated professional s¢rvi¢¢s a].¢ recognised in income at their fair N'alLie when th¢ir economic benefit is probabl¢. il ¢an be measiired reliably aiid the eharity ha8 control over th¢ il¢in. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift ro the charity- Foi. example the amount the eharity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and s¢rvi¢es. A corresponding ainount is I'ecognised in expendittire. No amount is included in the fiiiancial statements for volunteer tiine ( alihougli expenses relatiiio to there role is iii¢lLided in project costs ) in line wilh th¢ SORP (FRS 10?). Any further detail is giveii in the TrLisrees' Annual Report Wh¢r¢ practicable> gifts in Lind donated for distribution to ihe beneficiaries of lh¢ charity are included iii stock and donations in thc fiiiancial stateinents upon r¢c¢ipt. If it is impracticable to assess the fair value at receipt oi- if the costs to undertake such a valLiation outweioli ans, benefits, then th¢ fail. valiie is recognised as a component of donatioiis wlien il is distributed and an equivalent amolint reeognised as charitable expenditure. Fixed ￿Set Lrifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included al fair value. They are not defei'red over the life of tl)e asset. Foi- legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being noiified of an impending distributioii or the legacy being re¢¢ivcd. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will b¢ iiotifi¢d to the charity however it is not possible to measure th¢ amount expected to be distribllted. OA tli¢s¢ occasions. the l¢ga¢y is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed. Interest on funds on deposit is included when receivable and th¢ aFnount can be measured reliably by the eompany, this is normally Lipon notification of tlie intei'est by the bank.

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Notes to the Aecounts Year ended 31 March 2022 c) Expenditure recognition All ¢xp¢ndilLtr¢ is accounted for on an accruals basis and lias been classified under lieadin8s iliat aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is r¢¢ognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments lo third parties, it is probable that the seftleiT]eiil will be required and the amounr of the obligation Can be measured reliably. It is categorised linder the following headings-. Irrecoverable VAT is chargcd as an ¢xpens¢ against the activity for wlii¢h expenditure arose. Governance costs Include costs of the preparation and examination of statiitory aecounts, the costs of trLlStee meeti11￿￿ and Cost of any l¢gal advice to trust¢¢s on governance or constitutional matters. Support Costs Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable aetivities aiid include o￿l¢C costs , governance costs , administrative payroll ¢osts. They al'e iiicurred directly Tn SLlPPOrt of expenditvre on the objects of the ¢harity and incliide project manag¢ment carried oui at Headquarters. Where SLlPPOrt costs cannot be directly attributed to particular h¢adings they Iiave been allocated to eosl of raisiiig funds and expenditure on Cliaritable activities on a basis consisteiit witli use of thc I'¢sources. Premises overheads and central functions hav¢ been allocated on an activity costs basis coi)sisrent with the use of resources. Fund raiging costs are those incurred in seeking vollintary conlributions and do not include the cosls of disseininatinir inforniation in support of tli¢ charitable activities (d) Funds Re$tri¢ted Funds Restricted funds are those funds whicli ￿ to be used in accordance with specific restriotions imposed by donors which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cosr of raising and adininistering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of ¢a¢h r¢5tricted fund is set our in the notes io the financial stat¢ments. Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted funds are available foi. use at th¢ discretion of the trustees in fvrtl)erance of tlie 8¢n¢ral objectives of the charity and hav¢ not been designaied for other purpos¢s. Designated funds compris¢ of unrestricted funds tliat have beeii sel aside by tlie trustees for particular purposes . The aiin and use of each designated fund is stt out in the notes to th¢ f5nan¢ial statements (e)TgX Exelnpt from corporation tax on its ¢haritable aolivities. Tax reelaims on donations alld Any Gift Aid and other lax re¢laiins are included in the SOFA at the gifts same time as the donations to wliicl) thcy rclttc. (0 Debtors Debtors and Creditors wilh no stated interest rnte and receivable or payabl¢ within on¢ y¢ai' are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arisinu from impairment are recognised in expenditure. Liabilities are recognised wlien th¢￿ is ali obligation at the Balaiice Shect datc as a resLIIt of a past event, it probable that a tt'2nsfer of economic benefit will be reqiiired in settlemeiit, and the ainount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. This entity only hag asgets and finaiicial liabilities that qualify as basic financial insti'umeiits. These are initi&lly recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settleinent value Designated funds Liabilities and Provisions Financial instruments 2?

OSCAR Birmintsham Ltd Notes to the Accounts (eont.) Year ended 31 March 2022 (i) Assets Tangible fixed assets for use by charity Tangible fixed assets are staled at cost ( or deemed cost) or valuation less ac¢uinulated depreciation and accumulated impaiiinent losses. Costs includes costs direcilj attributable to making the assets capable or operating as intended. These are capiialised if they can be Lised for more ihan one year, and cost al least £500. They are valued ai cosi. Depi'eciation is provid¢d at rates calculated to write off the eost less estimated residiial value of each asset on a systemalie basis over its expected useful life as follow's- Compuier equipment 3) /0 Reducing Balance FixiLlI'es and Fittingg 150/0 Reducing Balance li) Going Coneern The dire¢lors consider that the charity remains viable for the year ahead 2(9)- Income from grants, donations ajid legacies 2022 RestTlCted Funds 2021 Unrestricted Fun(fs Total Total Donations Fundi'aising Otlier Total 4,49? 38? .185 6,059 4,492 1.378 -185 7.oii 5,552 996 500 6,06? 996 2{b). In¢ome from charitable activities 2022 Restrieted Funds 2021 Unrestricted Funds Total Total Bim]ingham City Council Third Seetor Grant Bim]ingham City Council P&C Grani NHS Sandwell CCG Birmingham and Solihull CCG Awai'ds for All The National Lottery Community Fund, RC Midlands Region Forward Carers Children In Need Coi'onavirus CommLJnity Support Fund H¢art Of England Other In¢oTne 38,000 5, j?1 5,521 22,534 24,879 6,980 20,413 ?0,413 i4,897 li,090 5.878 196,603 4,617 32,672 4.617 58.039 1 ?5,)67

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Notes to the Accounts (cont.) Year ended 31 March 2022 2022 2021 (3a) Direct Costs Wages and salaries Sessional Workers Direci Project costs 93.558 16.398 50,671 37,637 37,483 195,791 141.696 (3b) Support ¢osts ( includiDg Governanee) 2022 2021 Advertising Property eosts Training Office Expenses InsLlI-an¢e Telephone & Postage Depreciation Bank Chartres Governance costs 415 11,04? 2,588 5,323 1,320 9,983 1,5?7 3,120 831 2,810 199 19? 4.066 ?2,728 ?67 3,558 27.650 TOTAL CHARITY ACTIVITY COSTS 164,4?4 153.441 24

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Notes to the Accounts (cont.) Year endtd 31 March 2022 4. Governanee Costs 2022 2021 Accounts preparation and independent examination Trustee exps Legal and Professional fees 1,750 160 2,156 4.066 1,500 ?,058 3,)58 5. Employees Wages & Salaries Social Scciirity Costs Pensions 85,887 7,225 447 83,107 260 The averaae monthly number of staff employed by the charity durinu the year was as follows.. Charitable activiiies al I part tiine There were no employees whose annual ¢molum¢nls were £60,000 or more 6.Trustees' alld key management personnel remuneration expenses Durinu both years reported on no remuneration or benefits in Lind only travel cxpcrkses reimbursement were made to trustees this year

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Notes to the Accounts (tont.) Year ended 31 March 2022 7. Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the Charity Fixtiires and Fittings Computer Eqiiipinent Total Cost At l Api'il 20?1 Addilioiis At 31 Mareh 2022 9.585 18,558 8,973 9.585 18,558 Depreeiatlon Ai l April ?O?I Charoe for Year At J l Mai'cli 202? 7,921 158 8,079 9,543 41 9,584 17,464 199 17,663 Net Book Values At J l March ?0?? 894 895 At 31 March 20?1 1,05? 42 1,094 8. Debtors 2022 2021 9. Creditors . Amounts fallinu due in less tban one year 2022 2021 AccrLials Other taxation Ti'ade oreditors 1.600 1,918 ?,835 4,766 9,519 3,974 8,787 10. Creditors . Amounts falling due after more than one year 2022 2021 Ti'ade CreditoiE 4,376 7,257 CIEditors include ainoiints not wliolly repayable witl)in Ive yeary as below.. Repayable by inStalm￿tS 1,497 26

OSCAR Binningbam Ltd Notes to the Accounts (cont.) Year ended 31 March 2022 IJ. Fund Reeonciliation Fund Balances 31 March 2021 Fund Balances 31 March 2022 Ineoming Outgoing resources resources Transfers Restricted funds Tlie National Lottery Colnmunity Fuiid. RC Midlands Region BCC Prevention and CominunTties Childr¢n In Need Foi'i¥ard Carers Total Restrieted 26,364 38,034 7,407 34 33,183 20,413 125,367 389 19,146 19,146 35,695 1)2,887 34 11,660 Unrestricted Reserves Designated Sandwell CCG General funds 40,000 18,919 6,063 64,982 40,000 11.050 30,403 1,134 31,537 17.218 39,7)2 (34) (34) Totsl Funds 84,1?8 165,119 164.424 Children In Need Grant for inentoring and activities for children and young people affected by Si¢kle Cell and Thalassaeinia BCC Prevention and Comtnunitaes Gi'aiii fundinu to run befriending and peer support service foi- citizens affect¢d by Sickle Cell as pait of BCC coinmunitieg and pr¢v¢ntion strategy Forward Carers Sei'vi¢e to support Car¢rs across Birmingham who look aftei. someone, predominently eliildren with Sickl¢ Cell, Thalassaemia and Comorbidity. Grant used for staffiiig, carer i'elated sUPPOrt services and intei'ventioiis. The LNation21 Lottery Community Fund, RC Midlands Region Reicliing Communities Community Fund will continiie and expand our offer of sp¢¢ialised support to people suffering from Si¢kl¢ C¢ll Anaemia and Thalassaemia. 27

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd Notes to the Accounts (cont.) Year ended 31 Mareh 2022 12. Net Assets Analysis Between Funds Unrestrieted funds Restricted funds 2022 Total 2021 Total Tangible Fixed assets Cuirent assets CIEditors due within one year CreditoiE due in in0￿ than one year 895 85,431 (8,787) (4,376) 73,163 895 97,091 (8,787} (4,3761 84,813 1,094 99,810 (9.519) (7 ?57) 84,128 11,660 11.660 13. SOFA Comparatives Statement of Financial Activities ( includes summary of income and expenditure) Yearended 31 Mareh 2021 Notes Unrestrieted & Designated Funds R¢5tricted Fuods Totsl Funds 2021 Income from Donations and legacieg Ii)vestments Cl)aritable Activities 2{4) 6.06? 6.06? J) 2(b) 160025 196.60J Total Income 160,)25 209,698 Expellditure on Cliaritable activities 14S,09J 15),441 Total Expenditure 145.09) Net Ineome 15,232 49,?57 Net moveD]eDt in funds Transfer of Funds {?,464) 2,464 Total funds brouglit forward 1.450 TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD 64,982 19,146 84,128 28