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We imagine a Wales where everyone has the right to a good home
Too many people in Wales don’t have somewhere to live in security, peace and dignity Too many people face systemic prejudice, discrimination and disadvantage
We are determined to change that and here is what we did in 2020-2021…
SHAPING CHANGE
We played an important role in influencing national policies, debates and decisions
• We launched Deeds not Words
• 30 organisations signed up • 800 colleagues surveyed • We helped spark change
We rallied the sector to end racial inequality in housing
We also helped address racism through
Helping to create homes for refugees in Newport with the Gap Wales
Writing a guide to reducing migrant homelessness with WLGA & WSMP
Analysing RSL board diversity stats for the regulator
Raising awareness of EU settlement scheme
We promoted accessible housing
Co-design with WG ~~Adaptations~~ Steering Group
Major review of accessible homes allocation in Gwent
Linking disabled people, officials and practitioners via online fora
We helped tackle poverty & inequality together with TPAS Cymru
Published report on lack of flooring in social housing Taken on board by Welsh Government Numerous social landlords changed their policies
Our campaign to make housing a human right gained further ground
Draft Bill Published #BackTheBillDraft Bill Published #BackTheBill
Over 100 significant supporters Welsh Government supports the principleWelsh Government supports the principle
MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN
We supported our fantastic members to help them turn equality commitments into reality
HERE IS A SNAPSHOT…
total 69 members
new 296 mailing list sign ups 525 event registrations
83 helpline enquiries
62 training & support sessions delivered
We engaged with 797 people in member organisations
We held We sent 48 3 email updates 1 Making Making Equality Networks
We held 1 Making Making Menopause Matter Network meeting
members achieved or 7 working towards QED Award. Our data shows impacts! great
jobs advertised 86 with us
30 members signed up to Deeds Not Words pledge
3 Good Practice Briefings
7 free online webinars
Very good and left feeling motivated to integrate into work!
Your support throughout 2020 has been invaluable.
Really helpful session making myself aware of my own bias . It's definitely opened up my mind to be more considerate when making decisions and maybe not jump to conclusions.
Here’s what our members thought:
Your input has been very helpful and we have made the necessary changes to strengthen our strategic plan.
The format was excellent. Lots of discussion and application to our own organisation.
Very engaging and knowledgeable trainer who spoke with passion regarding the issues faced in society and not superficial. A very good person I imagine to drive change and open debate with.
Absolutely brilliant and extremely informative. Thank you!
Ok, a few more, we are so proud of our team!
Excellent session that was very thought provoking whilst being informative at the same time. The stats presented really put things into perspective
Dedicated online fora
Help in addressing refugee homelessness
COVID-19
Contribution to First Minister’s Expert Group
Dedicated Covid-19 resources page
Finances
Income: £ 309,281 Expenditure: £ 288,958 Net income: £ 20,323 Actuarial pension loss: (£105, 000) Net movement in funds: (£84,677)
THANK YOU! We could not have done it without you!
All the kind and brave people who supported, challenged and worked with us through their lived experience
Our wonderful team :
Ceri Meloy Ross Thomas Andrea Penny Vicki Foley Rob Milligan Charlotte Gadd Alicja Zalesinska
: Our amazing trustees
Jan Bell (Chair) Jonathan Conway (Vice Chair until Jan 2021) Craig Stephenson OBE (Vice chair from Jan 2021) Mark Jennings Matt Kennedy Sarah Prescott Omar Idris Elaine Gilbert Dr Lindsay Cordery-Bruce Nazia Azad-Warren Graham Findlay Bill Rowlands Robin Staines
Our fantastic associates:
Colin Heyman Marilyn Bryan-Jones Olymbia Petrou Dai Thomas Helen Armstrong
Our funders:
to all our members you and partners!
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05282554 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1110078
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
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TAI PAWB
Bevan Buckland LLP Chartered Accountants And Statutory Auditors Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 to 10 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 11 to 14 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 15 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 16 to 17 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 18 to 31 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 32 to 33 |
TAI PAWB
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
TRUSTEES
Mr M Jennings (resigned 16.10.20) Ms J Bell (Chair until 29.01.21) Mr R Staines Mr J Conway (Vice Chair until 29.01.21) Mr M Kennedy Ms S Prescott (Vice Chair designate from 29.01.21) Mr C Stephenson (Chair designate from 29.01.21) Ms L Cordey-Bruce Mr W H D Rowlands Mrs E S Gilbert Mr G Findlay (appointed 16.10.20) Mrs N Azad-Warren (appointed 16.10.20) Mr O A T Idris (appointed 16.10.20)
REGISTERED OFFICE
Mariners House East Moors Road Cardiff CF24 5TD
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER
05282554 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY 1110078 NUMBER
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Bevan Buckland LLP Chartered Accountants And Statutory Auditors Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
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TAI PAWB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
Tai Pawb's objectives are contained in its Constitution. Its key objective is
"..to promote equality and diversity in the provision of housing in Wales, in particular social housing, for the benefit of the public in Wales by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, age, disability, gender, transgender, sexual orientation or religion or belief."
The organisation's Strategic Plan 2017-2021 contains the following:
Purpose
- To inspire Wales to be a fairer place to live.
What we do
- We promote equality and social justice in housing in Wales.
Strategic Objectives and Priorities
Tai Pawb continued working to 3 strategic objectives and relevant corresponding priorities:
Advancing Rights and Increasing Fairness
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Increasing the provision of accessible housing in Wales
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Improving race relations and addressing race inequality and hate crime
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Addressing inequality in the private rent sector
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Alleviating the impact of the welfare reform and tackling socioeconomic inequality
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- Facilitate better understanding and responses to mental health issues
Fostering Excellence in Equality and Diversity
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Delivering our QED Award
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Retaining and increasing membership
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Increasing involvement and co-production
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- Delivering great services
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Reviewing member fees and benefits
Running an Innovative and Proactive Organisation
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Developing our research and evidence capacity
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Nurturing forward-thinking partnerships
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Improving communications and marketing
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Increasing long term sustainability
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Increasing our policy influence
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Embedding new structure
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Key Achievements
Advancing Rights and Increasing Fairness
Increasing the provision of accessible housing in Wales:
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We completed and published cross sector research into Review of Accessible Housing Allocation in Gwent commissioned to Tai Pawb by Gwent Housing, Health and Social Care Partnership and Regional Partnership Board (in partnership with Disability Wales and Paul Bevan)
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Substantial contribution to Welsh Government's Adaptations Steering Board. Drafting a chapter for the forthcoming Welsh Government Adaptations Governance Framework
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Comprehensive, research-based response to Welsh Government's WDQR (new Welsh Development Quality Requirements) in partnership with Cymorth Cymru, with key sections focusing on accessibility requirements
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We held a number of online fora discussing the impact of Covid-19 on housing for disabled people, including allocations and adaptations. This featured discussions with Welsh Government officials and contributions from practitioners and disabled people. The fora fed into the Welsh Government and sector response to Covid-19
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We held Accessible Housing III: our annual seminar on accessible housing featuring key perspectives from officials, disabled people, disabled people's organisations and good practice from practitioners
Improving race relations and addressing race inequality and hate crime:
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Following on from our Refugee Housing and Support Feasibility Study, we supported the first pilot of refugee move-on accommodation in Newport, led by The Gap and supported by POBL group
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Commissioned by WLGA and in partnership with WSMP we produced a comprehensive Good Practice Guide on reducing homelessness amongst migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
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We helped coordinate the housing and homelessness response to COVID-19 in terms of housing refugees and asylum seekers including feeding messages from Welsh Refugee partners to the Welsh Government housing Covid response meetings and linking key partners together
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We launched Deeds not Words: a race equality challenge and a pledge to action for the Welsh housing sector with over 30 organisations pledging their commitment. Following the launch, we facilitated engagement with CEOs and carried out baseline surveys to enable measurement of progress, including a survey of over 830 employees in the sector
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We took an active part in the Welsh Government BAME Covid-19 Expert Advisory Group chaired by Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna and fed key issues and recommendations into the group's report. The report later influenced the development of Welsh Governments Race Equality Action Plan - we worked closely with the Welsh Government Housing officials, supporting them in production of the housing section of the plan.
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We carried out an analysis of housing associations' board diversity statistics over the last 4 years for the Welsh housing regulator including recommendations for action. This was published on WG website.
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In partnership with Newfields Law we delivered an EU Settlement Scheme information session for members followed by a member briefing.
Addressing inequality in the private rented sector:
- We have completed work on an e-learning package on mental health for private landlords commissioned by Rent Smart Wales and developed in partnership with NRLA and Platform
Alleviating the impact of the welfare reform and tackling socioeconomic inequality:
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Launched stage 2 of our Right to Housing Campaign: Back the Bill. This involved production of a draft Senedd Bill to incorporate the right to adequate housing into Welsh legislation. The Bill attracted over a 100 key signatories and was followed by a commitment from the housing minister to adopt right to adequate housing in Wales.
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Jointly with TPAS Cymru, we published FLOORED - a report on lack of flooring in social housing and the impact on wellbeing, poverty, health and the environment. The report had a tremendous impact with a large number of social landlords changing their policies and/or piloting provision of flooring in their properties and Welsh Government committed to changing national policy.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
- We held a member information session with the Welsh Government official leading on the introduction of Equality Act 2010 Socio-economic equality duty, followed by a member briefing.
Facilitate better understanding and responses to mental health issues:
- We completed the above work on an e-learning package. We held a webinar on the impact of Covid19 on mental health issues and good practice responses
Fostering Excellence in Equality and Diversity
Delivering our QED Award:
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7 housing associations achieved or were working towards QED. Our monitoring data shows the award is having significant impacts on organisations. QED was also transformed into a fully virtual experience.
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- We have begun work on the next iteration of QED, focusing on leadership and governance.
Retaining and increasing membership:
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Maintaining a strong membership base with new RSL's and other organisations joining Tai Pawb following a departure of other members.
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Despite the risks associated with Covid - in 2020-2021 our membership base increased from 65 to 69 members.
Increasing involvement and co-production:
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We concluded the CAPITAL project with a report and toolkit publication - asset based engagement and facilitation work with refugees, asylum seekers and social tenants as part of Health Foundation funded partnership project with Public Health Wales. The project measured the impact of asset based community work with these groups and proved to increase levels of integration, self-efficacy, confidence and resilience. These factors combined account for around 10% of the health inequalities that are experienced by different groups
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We have engaged with over a 100 individuals from across membership to influence and input into our new strategy
Delivering great services:
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Understandably as priorities shifted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our training and consultancy take up from members decreased. Despite this however we exceeded our reduced targets by:
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Delivering double the projected amount of consultancy and training with members
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Responding to 83 Member helpline enquiries
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Delivering 62 training and member support events attended by 525 people - we expanded the range of free events, session and fora to help members consider the impact of Covid-19 on diverse tenants and staff as the pandemic unfolded and to provide a link between tenant and member concerns and Welsh Government policy makers
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Assisting partner organisations through commissions to undertake research
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Engaging with nearly 800 people across our member organisations
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We were pleased to develop new learning and development services to respond to member and societal needs, including Anti-racism training and a package of anti-racism support for Deeds not Words.
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We sent 48 topical email updates, advertised 86 sector roles, published 3 Good Practice Briefings on areas of equality, diversity and inclusion in housing, had nearly 300 new mailing list sign-ups and developed a Covid-19 and equality resources page
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Running an Innovative and Proactive Organisation Developing our research and evidence capacity:
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Our Good Practice Guide on Migration and Homelessness commissioned by WLGA and developed jointly with WSMP has been published.
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We completed and published cross sector research into Review of Accessible Housing Allocation in Gwent commissioned to Tai Pawb by Gwent Housing, Health and Social Care Partnership and Regional Partnership Board (in partnership with Disability Wales and Paul Bevan)
Nurturing forward-thinking partnerships:
- Creation of a new role of Funding and Partnerships manager, strengthening of existing partnerships and development of new partnerships, including a partnership with Housing Justice Cymru, the Wallich, Oasis and Welsh Refugee Council to further develop homelessness response to refugee housing issues and partnership work with Ending Homelessness Consortia.
Improving communications and marketing:
- Re-aligning our communications and marketing to Covid-19 pandemic via production of an amended Communications and Marketing plan, which in the first phases of the pandemic focused on provision of information, events, for a and briefings for members on the equality impacts and responses to Covid19. This included a production of Covid-19 dedicated webpage with resources
Increasing long term sustainability:
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Investment in Funding and Partnership Manager role and subsequent new work on developing partnerships, funding bids and fundraising strategy. The post has already been instrumental in developing a fundraising strategy, new partnerships and securing additional funds to deliver on our purpose
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Move from a full-time office to a part-time office provision through move from our office at Dumballs Road to a part time office provision with Care and Repair Cymru and a hybrid working model. This allowed the organisation to counteract some of the financial effects of Covid-19 and secure a more affordable space going forward
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Move from a previous IT system to a new virtual Microsoft Teams IT system enabling improvements to working from home arrangements and reducing costs.
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Increasing our policy influence:
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Further development of our influencing capacity with regular engagement with key Senedd MS's relevant to our work and feeding into Senedd processes.
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Influencing via our 'manifesto' for Senedd elections in 2021
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All of our policy influencing and support for Welsh Government work have resulted in changes to policy or commitment to bring in changes, including: Back the Bill, FLOORED report, work on Race Equality Action plan and adaptations
Embedding new structure:
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Comprehensive team and board engagement in feeding into the current and future direction of Tai Pawb, including production of theory of change and new strategy
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Safeguarding team wellbeing and performance throughout the Covid-19 pandemic:
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Switch to virtual flexible working arrangements including scrapping timesheets and focus on outcomes-based performance. Improving flexible arrangements for family, caring and public duties
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- Production of Covid-19 policy covering health and safety and new virtual working arrangements
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2 reflection sessions with the team learning from the new virtual working arrangements and subsequent move to a hybrid working model (April 2021)
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
Tai Pawb continues to supplement core funding with income from membership fees, training, consultancy and Tai Pawb events. The restructure of staff and membership benefits is also a planned move towards greater sustainability in face of previous cuts to Tai Pawb's core funding. Appointment of Fundraising and Partnerships Manager is another key element of the goal of increased sustainability going forward and diversification of funding streams, with core unrestricted funding secured from Oak Foundation in July 2021 and project funding secured from Comic Relief in July 2021.
This year, Funding and Partnerships manager focused on the development of a fundraising strategy with the aim of focusing our work on increasing financial sustainability. The strategy was finalised in 2021-2022 and outlined key goals and actions needed to increase income, engagement and sustainability with SMART objectives and financial targets.
Despite the losses in income from consultancy and training in the first year of Covid-19 pandemic, Tai Pawb had a good financial result owing to: sustaining membership income, securing partnership grant funding and commissions, obtaining a small grant from Rayne Foundation to counteract the financial effects of Covid-19 and putting some staff members on the furlough scheme.
Investment policy
Investments are ruled by policies contained in Tai Pawb finance handbook and the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Reserves policy
Tai Pawb continues to have a reserves policy and to hold reserves. The organisation's reserves policy aims to mitigate against closure and invests in strategic development costs. The amount of reserves should cover 5 months net operating costs plus closure costs.
Organisation's balance sheet also reflects its liabilities in terms of participation in Social Housing Pension Scheme. The organisation had a sufficient level of designated reserves in accordance with the policy at the end of March 2021. Trustees are closely monitoring the ongoing effect of Social Housing Pension Scheme liabilities.
Reserves policy is shared and reviewed by the trustees each year ahead of year end to ensure sufficient level and appropriate use of reserves. The policy was last reviewed in February 2021 with a new provision that additional funds may also be designated for setting off actuarial gains against possible future losses on the Social Housing Pension Scheme.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
These plans are outlined in our new Strategy 2021-2026. Internally this is supplemented by Work Plan which is developed on an annual basis.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governance Structure
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charity's governance structure is supported by its constitution document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charity has a membership structure consisting of categories of membership, with these being Supporters, Affiliates, Commercial, Full Members.
The charity's board of trustees can have at least nine and no more than eighteen members, all of whom must be over the age of eighteen.
Each category of membership has been allocated a specific number of seats on the Board. Where a specific expertise gap is identified, further trustees can be appointed as co-optees, where members have full voting rights.
The number of places allocated to each category of membership is detailed below:
| Number of Seats | |
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| Category of Membership | Available |
| Supporters | 3 |
| Affiliate (Third Sector) | 4 |
| Full Member (Local Authorities) | 2 |
| Full Member (Registered Social Landlords) | 2 |
| Affiliate (Other Housing Interests) | 1 |
| Co-optees (Recruited for specific skills etc.) | 6 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS | 18 |
Annual General Meeting
Tai Pawb held its previous Annual General Meeting on 16 October 2020. Audit plan was presented and discussed with the board on 10 July 2020. The audited accounts were presented to the Board by the independent auditors at the Board meeting held on 16 October 2020.
The Chair and Director went through their respective reports with regards to Tai Pawb's activities in the preceding year.
Trustee Induction and Training
The trustees attend a number of Board meetings on a regular basis. Tai Pawb holds events and seminars across Wales and some of Tai Pawb's Board members attend these events to increase their knowledge and experience around equality and diversity issues. All new trustees are inducted and encouraged to attend WCVA trustee and other courses.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk management
The board reviewed its approach to risk management and assurance with the introduction of the following changes in 2020-2021.
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Risk register has been reviewed and re-structured to better reflect Tai Pawb risk approach.
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Risk register is shared with the board at each board meeting
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Report on risk movement and new risks is shared with the board at each board meeting
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Additional report is provided to trustees on each new risk identified via a new 'Risk on a page' template
The board and staff held a strategy away day in March 2021. The aim of the day was to feed ideas, including consideration of barriers and risks, into the development of the forthcoming new strategy. The information gathered has subsequently fed into further sessions with staff and a plan of strategy development going forward.
The board recognised the risk to continuity due to the planned departure of Chair, Janice Bell in July 2021. The board mitigated against this by appointing a Vice Chair, Craig Stephenson OBE, at the board meeting on 29 January 2021 with the view that the vice chair would succeed the chair upon departure. At the same time, the board also made plans to appoint Sarah Prescott as Vice Chair at 9th July 2021 Board meeting. The board thanked Jonathan Conway for his role as Vice Chair and strong commitment to Tai Pawb over the recent years.
Brexit
While there is uncertainly as to the ongoing impact of Brexit, no significant risks were identified in 2020-2021 however this will be subject to ongoing monitoring by the board.
COVID-19
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic towards the end of the financial year 2019-2020 presented significant risks to the organisation. Tai Pawb put significant measures in place to protect the charity, it's beneficiaries and staff. Although initial measures were introduced in the second half of March 2020, trustees feel that it is important to outline the organisation's overall response to the pandemic below, including the action and decisions that followed in 2020, in order to demonstrate assurance as to the going concern of the charity.
- Business Continuity Framework - business continuity review was undertaken towards the end of March 2020/beginning of April 2020. The board received and accepted a business continuity framework in April 2020 via Business Continuity report which outlined how the charity planned to safeguard: the interests of our members and stakeholders, charity's reputation & brand, charity's income-generating activities. The framework outlined how we were managing and planned to manage risk, respond to emerging issues and continue to fulfil our mission in this challenging time. It also outlined a range of measures undertaken by the charity, including: communication with the team and management of responsibilities, risk assessment (a separate Covid-19 risk register was developed and agreed by the board (this was subsequently embedded within our general and reviewed risk register), response identification (including amended work plan and communications strategy to reflect new circumstances and capacity to deliver), plan (resources to maintain resilience), documentation and communication (how we planned to communicate with stakeholders and document risks and response), testing (identifying and implementing new ways of working), continuous review (business continuity is reviewed at each board meeting).Extensive report was provided on specific activities undertaken to safeguard the health and safety of staff and the business, including moving all staff to working from home, ensuring IT provision and security, moving services online, engagement with members and funders and other activity, ensuring health and safety of the home working environment and the broader wellbeing of staff.
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Several staff members were put on furlough in order to counteract the reduction in income and mitigate the financial risk to the charity which could impact on the ability to pay staff. Advice from Welsh Government in relation to furlough and public funds was taken into consideration and followed (assessment was made and report presented to the board on the proportion of self-generated vs. public funds (grant)).
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Several trustees attended sessions delivered by WCVA focused on COVID-19 and governance. Key learning was fed back to the board/staff and a decision was made to provide increased assurance to the board in the form of bi-weekly updates for the board on the work of Tai Pawb, including budget reporting.
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Following significant scrutiny and input from the board in the beginning of April 2020, new budget was prepared to reflect forecast changes in activity and a potential reduction in income.
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Recovery framework - this was developed following input from staff and subsequently scrutinised by the board. Sessions were held with SMT and wider team to learn lessons from the initial lockdown in the form of a 4+1 review. Recovery framework is being continuously implemented and reviewed as the pandemic situation changes. Wider lessons will be implemented in the course of the development of new strategy. Wellbeing sessions were held with staff with the help of a mental health and wellbeing consultant, reflecting on the new working environment and challenges ahead.
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Communication with the auditors was maintained during this period with a separate session organised with the auditors and the board to present and discuss audit plan. Trustees asked whether COVID-19 considerations could be included in the audit report for 2019-2020 with auditors reporting that this was going to be a bigger consideration and section within the audit report for the subsequent financial year (due to the pandemic only being announced in the second half of March 2020. Upon request from trustees, the auditors attended subsequent board meeting to present an interim audit report, identifying key risks and findings. Final accounts and report would be presented to the board at the board meeting on the 16 October 2020.
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Tai Pawb received a small grant from Rayne Foundation to counteract some of the financial effects of Covid19 (mainly reduction in training and consultancy income)
Management
The Board of Trustees managed members of staff comprising a Director, Head of Business, Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Membership Manager, Funding and Partnerships Manager, Communications and Marketing Officer and Finance and Administration Officer. The Director works with the oversight of and in partnership with the trustees to support them in the fulfilment of their obligations, in determining and reviewing the organisation's strategic direction and providing assurance on Tai Pawb's activities, governance and risk. Regular contact in maintained with the chair who holds 121 meetings with the director between board meetings.
This is also done in consultation with staff, where the Director has responsibility for overseeing the operational management of aspects of Tai Pawb together with the Senior Management Team comprising of Head of Business and Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
Throughout 2020-2021 all staff were working from home with a move to hybrid working model in April 2021.
Skills and Equality Monitoring
Tai Pawb has an Equality and Diversity policy which makes a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and within its activities. Equality monitoring is carried out regularly to assess the extent to which Tai Pawb effectively ensures the representation of people from a cross-section of society on its Board and amongst its staff members. Equality and skills audit is undertaken annually with board ahead of board recruitment cycle.
Equality monitoring information was collated in relation to staff members and Board members for the period 2020-2021
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The results showed under-representation in some areas including: Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, women, under 24s and over 65s, disabled people, tenants. It was agreed that the recruitment would focus on ethnic minority people, disabled people and women. It terms of skills, the board decided that the recruitment would focus on skills in: accessible housing, race issues and skills needed for successful Covid-10 recovery with a focus on innovation and digital entrepreneurship/product development.
New trustees were recruited onto the board at the AGM of 2020 - with representation improved across ethnicity and disability strands and skills in accessible housing, innovation and community engagement/race issues.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Tai Pawb for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
Bevan Buckland LLP were appointed as the charitable company's auditors.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
Craig Stephenson (Nov 1, 2021 14:26 GMT)
................................................................. Mr C Stephenson - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF TAI PAWB
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Tai Pawb (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2021 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2021 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We discussed our audit independence complying with the Revised Ethical Standard 2019 with the engagement team members whilst planning the audit and continually monitored our independence throughout the process.
Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities.
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:
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enquiring of management, including obtaining and reviewing supporting documentation, concerning the Charity's policies and procedures relating to:
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identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
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detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual. suspected or alleged fraud;
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the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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discussing among the engagement team how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
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obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Charity operates in, focusing on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Charity, The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act and relevant tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified
In addition to the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
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reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
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enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims; performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
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reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
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in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments;
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assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
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evaluating the operational rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of operations.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
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Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Alison Vickers (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Bevan Buckland LLP Chartered Accountants And Statutory Auditors Ground Floor Cardigan House Castle Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA Date: .............................................
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Membership Fees 63,265 Tai Pawb Events 2,553 Charitable Activities 230,266 Investment income 3 1,240 Other income 11,957 Total 309,281 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Membership Fees - Charitable Activities 288,958 Total 288,958 NET INCOME 20,323 Other recognised gains/(losses) Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit schemes (105,000) Net movement in funds (84,677) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 215,945 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 131,268 |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2021 Total funds £ 63,265 2,553 230,266 1,240 11,957 309,281 - 288,958 288,958 20,323 (105,000) (84,677) 215,945 131,268 |
2020 Total funds £ 63,650 16,331 256,876 1,429 19,702 357,988 - 351,602 351,602 6,386 57,000 63,386 152,559 215,945 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2021
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Intangible assets 8 3,577 Tangible assets 9 1,032 4,609 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 10 50,024 Cash at bank and in hand 265,284 315,308 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 11 (22,849) NET CURRENT ASSETS 292,459 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 297,068 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 12 (800) PENSION LIABILITY 15 (165,000) NET ASSETS 131,268 FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted funds Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Intangible assets 8 3,577 Tangible assets 9 1,032 4,609 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 10 50,024 Cash at bank and in hand 265,284 315,308 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 11 (22,849) NET CURRENT ASSETS 292,459 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 297,068 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 12 (800) PENSION LIABILITY 15 (165,000) NET ASSETS 131,268 FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2021 Total funds £ 3,577 1,032 4,609 50,024 265,284 315,308 (22,849) 292,459 297,068 (800) (165,000) 131,268 |
2020 Total funds £ 5,501 4,055 9,556 60,750 235,338 296,088 (19,499) 276,589 286,145 (1,200) (69,000) 215,945 215,945 215,945 |
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| 131,268 | ||||
| 131,268 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 31 MARCH 2021
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
Craig Stephenson (Nov 1, 2021 14:26 GMT)
............................................. Mr C Stephenson - Trustee
Sarah Prescott (Nov 1, 2021 14:25 GMT)
............................................. Ms S Prescott - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
Tai Pawb is a charitable company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The charity's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Reference and Administrative Details page.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements and going concern
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results in the future may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.
Estimation Uncertainty
The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. Management consider their to be no estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
Income recognition
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Membership income is recognised when invoices for membership fees are invoiced to the members. For existing members this would be the 1 April, and for new members this would be the date of application.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Income recognition
Training income is recognised when the Charity has entitlement to it which would generally be when the training course has been performed.
Donations are recognised when the Charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
Expenditure
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 related 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.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Website costs are being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of 4 years. Computer Software is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of 5 years.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost Computer equipment - 33% on cost
Cost comprises the purchase price of the asset and expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of the item.
A fixed asset is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to the income statement.
Impairment of fixed assets
The charity performs impairment testing where there are any indicators of impairment. Impairment is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and the recoverable value of the asset. Recoverable value is the higher of net realisable value and estimated value in use at the date the impairment loss is recognised. Value in use represents the present value of expected future discounted cash flows. If incurred, impairment is recognised immediately in the income statement.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying value of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of the recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying value does not exceed the carrying value that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately as a credit to the income statement.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Corporation taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Financial instruments
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Derivative financial instruments are initially recorded at cost and thereafter at fair value with changes recognised in profit or loss.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees.for particular purposes falling in future time periods.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity has obligations to pay pension benefits to certain employees. The pension accounting disclosure for this scheme has changed from a Present Value Approach to a Defined Benefit Approach in this financial year. This is due to sufficient information now available for an employer in SHPS to account for its obligation on a Defined Benefit basis (i.e. stating assets and obligations).
For defined benefit schemes the amounts charged to the Statement of Financial Activities are the current service costs and gains and losses on settlements and curtailments. They are included as part of staff costs. Past service costs are recognised immediately in the Statement of Financial Activities if the benefits have vested. If the benefits have not vested immediately, the costs are recognised over the period until vesting occurs. The interest cost and expected return on assets are shown as a net amount of other finance costs or credits adjacent to interest. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
Defined benefit schemes are funded, with the assets of the scheme held separately from those of the charity, in separate trustee administered funds. Pension scheme assets are measured at fair value and liabilities are measured on an actuarial basis using the projected unit method and discounted at a rate equivalent to the current rate of return on a high quality corporate bond of equivalent currency and term to the scheme liabilities. The actuarial valuations are obtained at least triennially and are updated at each balance sheet date. The resulting defined benefit asset or liability, net of the related deferred tax, is presented separately after other net assets on the face of the balance sheet.
Operating leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the SOFA on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank account interest | 1,240 | 1,429 |
4.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Auditors' remuneration Auditors' remuneration for non audit work Depreciation - owned assets Deficit on disposal of fixed assets Website development costs amortisation Computer software amortisation |
2021 £ 4,949 1,556 2,578 445 623 1,301 |
2020 £ 4,695 1,169 3,095 - 2,498 1,626 |
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5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
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6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Senior management team Office staff |
2021 3 4 7 |
2020 3 4 7 |
|---|---|---|
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
During the year salaries of £105,944 (2020: £120,193) were paid to key management.
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted funds £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Membership Fees 63,650 Tai Pawb Events 16,331 Charitable Activities 225,830 Investment income 1,429 Other income 19,702 Total 326,942 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable Activities 315,095 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 11,847 Transfers between funds 15,711 Other recognised gains/(losses) Actuarial gains on defined benefit schemes 57,000 Net movement in funds 84,558 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 131,387 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 215,945 |
Restricted fund £ - - 31,046 - - 31,046 36,507 (5,461) (15,711) - (21,172) 21,172 - |
Total funds £ 63,650 16,331 256,876 1,429 19,702 357,988 351,602 6,386 - 57,000 63,386 152,559 215,945 |
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8. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 8. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
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| Website | ||||
| development | Computer | |||
| costs | software | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | ||||
| At 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021 | 9,990 | 6,504 | 16,494 | |
| AMORTISATION | ||||
| At 1 April 2020 | 9,367 | 1,626 | 10,993 | |
| Charge for year | 623 | 1,301 | 1,924 | |
| At 31 March 2021 | 9,990 | 2,927 | 12,917 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31 March 2021 | - | 3,577 | 3,577 | |
| At 31 March 2020 | 623 | 4,878 | 5,501 | |
| 9. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Fixtures | ||||
| and | Computer | |||
| fittings | equipment | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | ||||
| At 1 April 2020 | 2,624 | 8,182 | 10,806 | |
| Disposals | (2,624) | (3,271) | (5,895) | |
| At 31 March 2021 | - | 4,911 | 4,911 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||||
| At 1 April 2020 | 1,695 | 5,056 | 6,751 | |
| Charge for year | 656 | 1,922 | 2,578 | |
| Eliminated on disposal | (2,351) | (3,099) | (5,450) | |
| At 31 March 2021 | - | 3,879 | 3,879 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31 March 2021 | - | 1,032 | 1,032 | |
| At 31 March 2020 | 929 | 3,126 | 4,055 |
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10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2021 £ 2,200 43,790 4,034 50,024 2021 £ 4,727 4,894 1,466 11,762 22,849 |
2020 £ 3,536 51,386 5,828 |
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| 60,750 | ||
| 2020 £ 5,021 4,099 2,621 7,758 19,499 |
12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
| Accruals and deferred income 13. LEASING AGREEMENTS |
2021 £ 800 |
2020 £ 1,200 |
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Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between one and five years |
2021 £ 8,933 2,064 10,997 |
2020 £ 2,990 2,741 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,731 |
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General funds Designated Funds Designated Capital Assets TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.20 £ 30,543 175,846 9,556 215,945 215,945 |
Net movement in funds £ (79,730) - (4,947) (84,677) (84,677) |
Transfers between funds £ 57,331 (57,331) - - - |
At 31.3.21 £ 8,144 118,515 4,609 131,268 131,268 |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General funds Designated Capital Assets TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 309,281 - 309,281 309,281 |
Resources expended £ (284,011) (4,947) (288,958) (288,958) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ (105,000) (79,730) - (4,947) (105,000) (84,677) (105,000) (84,677) |
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Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General funds Designated Funds Designated Capital Assets Restricted funds Big Lottery TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.19 £ 2,470 112,937 15,980 131,387 21,172 152,559 |
Net movement in funds £ 76,066 - (7,219) 68,847 (5,461) 63,386 |
Transfers between funds £ (47,993) 62,909 795 15,711 (15,711) - |
At 31.3.20 £ 30,543 175,846 9,556 215,945 - 215,945 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General funds Designated Capital Assets Restricted funds Big Lottery TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 326,942 - 326,942 31,046 357,988 |
Resources expended £ (307,876) (7,219) (315,095) (36,507) (351,602) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 57,000 76,066 - (7,219) 57,000 68,847 - (5,461) 57,000 63,386 |
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General funds Designated Funds Designated Capital Assets Restricted funds Big Lottery TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.19 £ 2,470 112,937 15,980 131,387 21,172 152,559 |
Net movement in funds £ (3,664) - (12,166) (15,830) (5,461) (21,291) |
Transfers between funds £ 9,338 5,578 795 15,711 (15,711) - |
At 31.3.21 £ 8,144 118,515 4,609 131,268 - 131,268 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General funds Designated Capital Assets Restricted funds Big Lottery TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 636,223 - 636,223 31,046 667,269 |
Resources expended £ (591,887) (12,166) (604,053) (36,507) (640,560) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ (48,000) (3,664) - (12,166) (48,000) (15,830) - (5,461) (48,000) (21,291) |
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Designated Funds
The designated funds are made up as follows:
| Net Running Costs Closure Costs Strategic Development Costs Pension Scheme Costs |
2021 £ 68,000 20,515 13,000 17,000 118,515 |
2020 £ 68,000 20,846 30,000 57,000 175,846 |
|---|---|---|
The net running costs represent over five months of the charity's expenditure, less membership fees.
Closure costs represent the total expenditure that would be incurred in the event of the charity ceasing to operate. The trustees have no current issues with the going concern of the charity but believe it is prudent to set aside this amount.
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Strategic development costs represents the funds set aside to help meet the charity's medium term strategic plan.
Pension scheme costs represents funds set aside to help the charity meet the anticipated future losses in the pension scheme.
15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The Pensions Trust - Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS)
SHPS is a multi employer pension schemes which provides benefits to non- associated participating employers. The scheme is classed as a defined benefit scheme in the UK. The scheme is classified as 'last man standing' arrangement. Therefore each employer is liable for other participating employers' obligations if those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scheme.
For financial years ending on or after 31 March 2019 the way in which an employer's Defined Benefit pension obligation in SHPS is stated in its company accounts has changed. Previously there has been insufficient information available for and employer in SHPS to account for its obligations on a Defined Benefit basis (i.e stating assets and obligations). As a result, and as required by FRS 102, employers have been accounting for the obligation by stating the present value of agreed future deficit repayment contributions.
If sufficient information is not available in a multi employer Defined Benefit scheme, as was previously the case, then FRS 102 requires that an employer participating in the scheme should recognise - a liability for any employer contribution scheduled in the future arising from the scheme's agreed deficit recovery plan and
- The resulting expense in profit or loss.
For financial years ending on or after 31 March 2019, full defined benefit accounting information has been provided (termed 'Defined Benefit Approach'). As a result the approach of reporting the deficit recovery plan contribution (termed 'Present Value Approach') will no longer comply with FRS 102.
FRS 102 requires that an employer participating in a Defined Benefit scheme should recognise: - a liability for its obligations under the scheme net of scheme assets and - the net change in that liability during the accounting period as the cost of the Defined Benefit scheme during the period
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15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - continued
The amounts recognised in the Statement of Financial Position are as follows:
| Present value of funded obligations Fair value of plan assets Present value of unfunded obligations Deficit Net liability |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ - - 408,000 347,000 408,000 347,000 (573,000) (416,000) (165,000) (69,000) (165,000) (69,000) |
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The amounts recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities are as follows:
| Current service cost Net interest from net defined benefit asset/liability Past service cost Expenses Actual return on plan assets |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ - - 2,000 3,000 - - 2,000 2,000 4,000 5,000 3,000 (38,000) |
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15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - continued
Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows:
| Opening defined benefit obligation Interest cost Expenses Actuarial (gains)/losses from scheme experience Benefits paid Remeasurements: Actuarial (gains)/losses from changes in demographic assumptions Actuarial (gains)/losses from changes in financial assumptions |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ 416,000 464,000 10,000 11,000 2,000 2,000 (2,000) 16,000 (4,000) (4,000) 2,000 (4,000) 149,000 (69,000) 573,000 416,000 |
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Changes in the fair value of scheme assets are as follows:
| Opening fair value of scheme assets Contributions by employer Interest income Benefits paid Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ 347,000 329,000 13,000 14,000 8,000 8,000 (4,000) (4,000) 44,000 - 408,000 347,000 |
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The amounts recognised in other recognised gains and losses are as follows:
| Actuarial gains/(losses) from changes in demographic assumptions Actuarial gains/(losses) from changes in financial assumptions Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) Actuarial gains/(losses) from scheme experience |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ (2,000) 4,000 (149,000) 69,000 44,000 - 2,000 (16,000) (105,000) 57,000 |
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15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - continued
The major categories of scheme assets as amounts of total scheme assets are as follows:
| Global Equity Absolute Return Credit Relative Value Emerging Markets Debt Risk Sharing Insurance-Linked Securities Property Infrastructure Corporate Bond Fund Secured Income Liability Driven Investment Other |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ 65,000 51,000 23,000 18,000 13,000 10,000 17,000 10,000 15,000 12,000 10,000 11,000 8,000 8,000 27,000 26,000 24,000 20,000 17,000 13,000 104,000 115,000 85,000 53,000 408,000 347,000 |
Defined benefit pension plans 2021 2020 £ £ 65,000 51,000 23,000 18,000 13,000 10,000 17,000 10,000 15,000 12,000 10,000 11,000 8,000 8,000 27,000 26,000 24,000 20,000 17,000 13,000 104,000 115,000 85,000 53,000 408,000 347,000 |
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| 347,000 |
Included in Other are the following types of assets: Distressed Opportunities, Alternative Risk Premia, Private Debt, Opportunistic Illiquid credit, High Yield, Opportunistic Credit, Liquid Credit, Long Lease Property and Net Current Assets.
None of the fair value of the assets shown include any direct investments in the employer's own financial instruments or any property occupied by, or other assets used by, the employer.
Principal actuarial assumptions at the Statement of Financial Position date (expressed as weighted averages):
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| Discount rate | 2.22% | 2.32% |
| Salary growth | 3.88% | 2.48% |
| RPI Inflation | 3.18% | 2.48% |
| CPI Inflation | 2.88% | 1.48% |
The morality assumptions adopted at 31 March 2021 imply the following life expectancies:
| Life expectancy | |
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| at age 65 (years) | |
| Male retiring in 2021 | 21.6 |
| Female retiring in 2021 | 23.5 |
| Male retiring in 2041 | 22.9 |
| Female retiring in 2041 | 25.1 |
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16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year £26,728 was received from 12 organisations where Tai Pawb trustees are either trustees at these other organisations or hold positions of significant influence. These fees were for membership subscriptions, training, consultancy and fees to attend seminars. All transactions were conducted at an arms length basis.
17. SHARE CAPITAL
The charitable company is limited by guarantee and as such has no share capital. In the event of the charitable company being wound up, the liability of each member is limited to £1.
18. GOVERNMENT GRANTS
During the year the charity received government support as part of the Job Retention Scheme during the ongoing pandemic. The total amount received in the year was £3,891.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Investment income Bank account interest Charitable activities Membership fees Conference and other events Grants Consultancy fees Training Other income Other income Government grants Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Staff costs Office rent Insurance Utility costs Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Staff travel & subsistence Conference staff attendance Publication costs IT & other equipment Legal & professional Training Service charges Office overheads Subscriptions Conference promotion Event expenditure Non Tai Pawb events Human resources support Health & safety Carried forward |
2021 £ 1,240 63,265 2,553 175,995 36,416 17,855 296,084 8,066 3,891 11,957 309,281 214,823 9,780 1,258 2,365 2,545 299 1,199 666 1,211 1,091 14,392 538 14,968 - 1,516 3,607 - 80 70 1,540 - 271,948 |
2020 £ 1,429 63,650 16,331 205,041 22,465 29,370 336,857 19,702 - 19,702 357,988 215,203 10,090 1,527 2,634 2,943 938 - 6,337 1,832 12,952 10,616 31 21,537 30 2,280 3,664 1,255 6,660 1,284 1,497 13 303,323 |
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| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 Charitable activities Brought forward Website/E-Zine Recruitment costs QED costs Amortisation of website development cost Computer software Depreciation of fixtures & fittings Depreciation of computer equipment Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets Support costs Finance Bank charges Support costs Pension scheme operating cost Auditors' remuneration Auditors' remuneration for non audit work Consultancy fees Interest on pension scheme liabilities Total resources expended Net income |
2021 £ 271,948 - 472 15 623 1,301 656 1,922 445 277,382 396 2,000 4,949 1,556 675 2,000 11,180 288,958 20,323 |
2020 £ 303,323 354 772 6,889 2,498 1,626 656 2,439 - 318,557 492 2,000 4,695 1,169 21,689 3,000 32,553 351,602 6,386 |
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Audit Findings Report for the year ended 31[st] March 2021
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... 1 Audit approach ..................................................................................................................... 2 Areas of significant risk ......................................................................................................... 3 Accounting estimates and judgements ................................................................................. 5 Internal Controls ................................................................................................................... 6 Adjusted misstatements ....................................................................................................... 7 Unadjusted misstatements ................................................................................................... 7 Other Matters ....................................................................................................................... 8 Appendix 1 – Auditor independence and objectivity............................................................ 9 Appendix 2 - Strategic, Financial & Governance Health Check ........................................... 10
The contents of this report relate only to those matters which came to our attention during the conduct of our normal audit procedures which are designed primarily for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and giving a value for money conclusion. Our audit is not designed to test all internal controls or identify all areas of control weakness. The terms and conditions, under which our audit will be performed, including our roles and responsibilities and auditors, are set out in our letters of engagement. These have been issued separately.
However, where, as part of our testing, we identify any control weaknesses, we will report these to you. In consequence, our work cannot be relied upon to disclose defalcations or other irregularities, or to include all possible improvements in internal control that a more extensive special examination might identify. We do not accept any responsibility for any loss occasioned to any third party acting, or refraining from acting on the basis of the content of this report, as this report was not prepared for, nor intended for, any other purpose.
Executive Summary
This report highlights the key issues affecting the results of the Charity and the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2021. It is also used to report our audit findings to management and those charged with governance in accordance with the requirements of International Standard on Auditing (UK) 260.
We are required to report whether, in our opinion, the Charity’s financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Charity and its income and expenditure for the year and whether they have been properly prepared in accordance with FRS 102.
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Status of our audit We have completed the majority of our audit work. The main items outstanding are:
Finalise profit & loss testing including employee checks
Final review of post balance sheet events with the board
Audit opinion On the completion of the items outstanding, we expect to issue an unmodified opinion.
Materiality Final materiality has been set at £10,000, using a benchmark of 3% of turnover and taking into consideration total gross assets and other factors such as surplus
for the year. A level of £500 has been set as our clearly trivial level.
Audit risks & other We have no significant items to highlight regarding significant audit risks and other areas of audit focus.
areas of focus
Accounting estimate We have highlighted two key estimates and judgements. We have no issues to report in this area and considered the process of estimation to be appropriate and
and judgements key assumptions to be well balanced for these items.
Internal controls Our audit is not designed to test all internal controls or identify all areas of control weakness. However, where, as part of our testing, we identified any control
weaknesses, we report these.
Our work has not identified any control weaknesses this year.
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| Adjustments from draft trial balance |
We have made adjustments to the draft trial balance totalling £108,374, subsequently the charity’s surplus was reduced by this amount. The adjustments are noted in further detail later in this report. |
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| Unadjusted misstatements |
We have not identified any unadjusted misstatements. |
| Other matters | Nothing else to report. |
| Independence | We are not aware of any relationships between Bevan Buckland LLP and the Charity that in our professional judgement, may reasonably be thought to bear on our integrity, independence and objectivity in performing our duties as auditors. |
Acknowledgement
We would like to take this opportunity to record our appreciation for the assistance provided by Andrea Penny and other staff during our audit.
Executive Summary
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Audit approach
The auditing findings report presents the observations arising from the audit that are significant to the responsibility of those charged with governance to oversee the financial reporting process, as required by International Standard on Auditing (UK) 260.
As auditor we are responsible for performing the audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK), which is directed towards forming and expressing an opinion on the financial statements that have been prepared by management with the oversight of those charged with governance. The audit of the financial statements does not relieve management or those charged with governance their responsibilities for the preparation of the financial statements.
Materiality
In performing our audit, we apply the concept of materiality, following the requirements of International Standard on Auditing (UK) (ISA) 320: Materiality in planning and performing an audit. The standard states that 'misstatements, including omissions, are considered to be material if they, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
We determined overall materiality to be £10,000. We have considered whether this level remained appropriate during the course of the audit and have made no changes to our overall materiality.
| Area | Planning materiality | Final materiality |
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| Overall | £10,000 | £10,000 |
We also set an amount below which misstatements would be clearly trivial and would not need to be accumulated or reported to those charged with governance because we would not expect that the accumulated effect of such amounts would have a material impact on the financial statements. We have defined the amount below which misstatements would be clearly trivial to be £500.
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Areas of significant risk
We raised a number of significant risks in our audit plan where we detailed work we would be carrying out as part of our audit procedures. We performed procedures during the audit to address each of these risks and ensure the financial statements are free from a material misstatement.
| Risk | Overall Risk Factor |
Work completed, issues & assurance gained |
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| Revenue recognition There is a presumption that revenue recognition is a significant risk on every audit engagement (ISA (UK) 240) |
High | We examined and tested the process through which management has identified and quantified income. We also performed substantive testing on a sample of transactions. No issues were found in this area. Based on the work undertaken we are satisfied that revenue recognition is not materially misstated. |
| Management Override of Controls Management override of controls should be considered a risk on every engagement (ISA (UK&I) 240.74) |
High | During the course of our audit we have undertaken the following procedures: Considered indication of management bias in accounting estimates and their overall appropriateness. Reviewing journal entries and other adjustments made at the end of the accounting period; and There are no issues we wish to bring to your attention arising from the procedures undertaken. |
| Economic fallout due to Covid-19 and restrictions | High | We reviewed the year end assets for any potential signs of impairment or required provisions as well as future funding approved for the charity. There are no issues we wish to bring to your attention arising from the procedures undertaken. |
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Additional audit risks
| Risk | Overall Risk Factor |
Work completed, issues & assurance gained |
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| Going Concern – grant income | Low | We reviewed budgets and available correspondence with funders to satisfy ourselves that the charity will have sufficient reserves to continue operating until Autumn 2022. There are no issues we wish to bring to your attention arising from the procedures undertaken. |
| Going Concern – Pension deficit | Low | We reviewed the budgets prepared for next year to ensure the charity will be able to operate for the next 12 months. There are no issues we wish to bring to your attention arising from the procedures undertaken. |
| Treatment of expenditure between restricted and unrestricted funds |
Low | We did not identify any restricted funds received this year and therefore all expenditure has been treated as part of the unrestricted funds of the charity. |
| Creditors cut-off, accruals and completeness of creditors |
Low | We reviewed invoices, payments and receipts around the year end to ensure they are accounted for in the correct period. There are no issues we wish to bring to your attention arising from the procedures undertaken. |
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Accounting estimates and judgements
Accounting estimates vary widely in nature and are required to be made by management when the monetary amounts cannot be directly observed. The measurement of these monetary amounts is subject to estimation uncertainty, which reflects inherent limitations in knowledge or data. The process of making accounting estimates involves selecting and applying a method using assumptions and data, which requires judgement by management and can give rise to complexity in measurement. We have outlined below a summary and how we assess the key accounting judgements applied by management.
Assessment
- We consider the estimate to potentially be materially misstated and disagree with judgements used to derive the estimate or estimation process We consider it unlikely that the estimate is materially misstated, however we consider assumptions used in the estimation process to be optimistic We consider it unlikely that the estimate is materially misstated, however we consider assumptions used in the estimation process to be cautious We consider the process of estimation to be appropriate and key assumptions to be well balanced
| Key Estimate | Assessment | Summary of policy |
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| Economic life of assets (depreciation) | The estimations of the useful economic life of the charity’s assets and are based on industry standards adjusted to reflect your own experience. We have no issues surrounding the basis of the estimate and disclosure. |
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| Provision and accruals | Management bases its judgements on the circumstances relating to each specific event and upon currently available information. Accruals have been prepared from invoices after the year end and purchase orders not fulfilled at year end. |
As part of the requirements of ISA (UK) 540 we will require written representations whether the methods, significant assumptions and the data used in making the accounting estimates and the related party disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement or disclosure that is in accordance with applicable reporting framework and as such has been included on the draft letter of representation provided.
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Internal Controls
The purpose of an audit is to express an opinion on the financial statements. The matters reported here are limited to those deficiencies we have identified during the course of the audit and that we have concluded are of sufficient importance to merit being reported to you.
Our audit included consideration of internal controls relevant to the preparation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control. We considered and walked through the internal controls for year ended 31[st] March 2021.
The following control issues were identified during the audit. These control issues are categorised according to the level of risk attached:
Red Significant weaknesses – risk of material misstatement Amber Significant deficiency – risk of significant misstatement Yellow Deficiency – risk of inconsequential misstatement
Area of control No control weaknesses were identified during our audit testing this year
Issue and risk Recommendations Management Response
Follow up of prior year audit recommendations
The following summarises the progress made to implement recommendations identified in our prior year audit findings reports.
Assessment Issue and recommendation Update on actions taken to address the issue No control weaknesses were highlighted in the previous year
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Adjustments from the draft trial balance
We are required to report all items above our trivial threshold to those charged with governance, whether or not the financial statements have been adjusted by management. Below is a summary of the adjustments made from the initial trial balance received to the financial statements along with the impact on the primary statements.
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Income Statement Balance sheet
Dr £ Cr £ Dr £ Cr £ Description
1 1,924 1,924 Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
2 3,023 3,023 Depreciation and cost of disposals of tangible fixed assets
3 86 86 Write off of historic debtor balances
4 7,476 7,476 Year-end movement on other debtors
5 1,794 1,794 Year-end movement on prepayments
6 4,000 4,000 Annual employers’ allowance for 2020/21
7 1,524 1,524 Year-end movement on deferred income
8 719 719 Year-end movement on accruals
9 4,000 4,000 Recognised operating costs of the pension scheme
10 105,000 105,000 Recognised loss on present value of the pension scheme
11 13,000 13,000 Monthly employer contributions to SHPS; rounded to nearest £000 to match SHPS report (Actual contributions: £13,051)
125,460 17,086 17,086 125,460 Accumulated effect of adjustments
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The total aggregate of the above adjustments resulted in decreasing the charity’s surplus by £108,374
Unadjusted misstatements
Below is a summary of any unadjusted misstatements identified during the course of our audit except for those deemed trivial. In line with ISA (UK) 450 ‘Evaluation of misstatements identified during the audit’ we will require a written representation confirming the reasoning for not making these adjustments.
| Income Statement | Income Statement | Balance sheet | Balance sheet | ||
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| Dr £ | Cr £ | Dr £ | Cr £ | Description | |
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| - | - | - | - | Accumulated effect of adjustments |
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Other Matters
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We have previously discussed the risk of fraud in our planning report. We have not been made aware of any material incidents in the period and no other issues have been identified during the course of our audit.
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Fraud in the period and no other issues have been identified during the course of our audit.
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• You have not made us aware of any significant incidencies of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations and we have
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Laws & Regulations not identified any incidences from our audit work. • In forming an opnion on the financial statements, we are required to evaluate whether identified related party relationsships
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Related parties and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed. We have no issues to report in this area.
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• A letter of representation has been requested from the board, including specific representations. This has been provided
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Written representations externally to this report.
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Disclosures • Our review found no material ommissions in the financial statements • The accounting policies used to prepare the financial statements are considered to be appropriate and are in accordance with
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Accounting policies
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The accounting policies used to prepare the financial statements are considered to be appropriate and are in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
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Appendix 1 – Auditor independence and objectivity
Bevan Buckland LLP is required to maintain independence from Tai Pawb in line with the Ethical Standard (2019) issued by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and the ethical pronouncements established by the auditor's relevant professional body, in our case the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. In addition, our reputation and continued success as a firm depends on us maintaining auditor independence. We have procedures in place to ensure that any conflicts of interest of which we are aware are communicated to directors and appropriate action taken. This includes all relationships between Bevan Buckland LLP and Tai Pawb that, in our professional judgement, may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence and objectivity of the audit engagement partner and the audit staff.
However, there may be factors known by the board of which we are not aware. Our letter of engagement requires the board to notify us if it becomes aware that any person becomes connected with Bevan Buckland LLP and we will be asking the board to give us written representations that there are no such matters at the conclusion of the audit.
Maintaining and assessing our independence is a continual process throughout the audit cycle. However, we will formally confirm our independence and any significant matters we have considered in assessing any threats to our independence and objectivity in our Report to the board.
We have made enquires of all Bevan Buckland LLP teams providing services to you for compliance matters to ensure our independence is maintained.
In our judgement we have complied with the UK regulatory and professional requirements including the Ethical Standard (2019) issued by the FRC. We are not aware of any relationships between Bevan Buckland LLP and the Charity, that in our professional judgement, may reasonably be thought to bear on our integrity, independence and objectivity at the date of the audit plan. As a result we are able to express an objective opinion on the financial statements.
Safeguards
As part of the firms safeguards, all audits are subject to a review by a second partner or independent reviewing officer. The review undertook all high risk areas, significant judgements, financial statements, audit plan and audit findings reports.
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Appendix 2 - Strategic, Financial & Governance Health Check
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Strategic Current year Prior year
Charity has stated strategic objectives in trustees
report
Charity reports progress against these objectives
Are the activities of the Charity in line with the Charity
objects?
Charity has a long term strategy/plan?
Charity produces an annual budget?
Charity reports against budget/strategy?
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Financial Current year Prior year
Unrestricted surplus
Net current assets
Positive “free reserves”
Reserves policy in place
Reserves level in line with policy
What level of reserves are required?
Charity has budgets in place for at least 12 months
Over reliance on one large funder for grant income?
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Risk Current year Prior year
Risk register in place
Risk Register regularly reviewed
Have all appropriate risks been identified?
Appropriate actions taken in response to risks
identified
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Governance Current year Prior year
Have the board held sufficient meetings in the year?
Is the financial reporting to the board clear,
transparent, readily understood by all board members
at each meeting?
Have the board reviewed their internal controls
recently?
Are minutes of all board meetings kept?
Do you have procedures in place to deal with conflicts
of interest?
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