Charity No. 1110256 (England & Wales)
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
CONTENTS
| Legal and administrative information | 2 |
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| Report of the trustees | 3-4 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8-14 |
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Charity number | 1110256 (England & Wales) |
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| Address | Bangor Street Community Centre |
| Norwich Street | |
| Blackburn | |
| BB1 6NZ | |
| Trustees | Tahir Mohsan |
| Habiburehman Patel | |
| Khalid Saifullah | |
| Accountants | Stewart Advisory Ltd |
| Cotton Court | |
| Church Street | |
| Preston | |
| PR1 3BX | |
| Independent examiner | Dr Marcie Towell PhD |
| Cotton Court | |
| Church Street | |
| Preston | |
| PR1 3BX | |
| Bankers | HSBC Bank plc |
| 49A Fishergate | |
| Preston | |
| PR1 8BQ |
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MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the trust deed and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The Trustees who served during the period and up to the date of this report are shown on page 2.
Structure, governance and management
Minority Enterprise Development Trust is a registered UK charity constituted on 29 October 2004 under charity number 1110256. It is an unincorporated charity and the governing document is a Trust Deed.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the Charity as set out in the governing document are:
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the advancement of education and training of people in need, in particular, but not exclusively ethnic-minority communities, by supporting projects that develop business skills in the community and multi-cultural and multi-racial harmony in the businesses; and
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to promote any other charitable purpose in furtherance of the objects as the Trustees from time to time determine.
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit.
Achievements and performance
The Charity derives rental income from freehold investment property. The rental income which is generated from this will be used to further the objectives of the Charity.
Bangor Street Community Centre (BSCC) continues be run for the benefit of the local community by the Charity and managed on its behalf by Bangor Street Limited (BSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary. The trustees consider that the activities of the Community Centre are largely charitable in nature and consistent with the long-term objectives of the Charity.
During the year, significant improvement works were started on the shower rooms and toilet facilities on the ground floor to allow for the addition of a sauna. The trustees believe that the sauna will be well used by gym members and the public and will provide a further draw for new users of the Centre.
The trustees are pleased to report that BSCC continues to be well supported by licensees and the local community.
On 25 October 2022, the Charity incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary, East Lancashire Cricket Club Limited (ELCCL), to acquire the trade and assets of The East Lancashire Club (ELC), a Community Amateur Sports Club, which promotes participation across the local community in sport generally but, in particular, cricket, bowling and squash.
At the date of this report, the donation of the land and buildings owned by ELC had yet to be completed but trade and staff had transferred from ELC to ELCCL. The trustees have been in discussions with the existing club committees and members on how best the charity can secure the future of the club and boost participation in sport. More information on the club can be found in Note 8.
The Charity Commission have sanctioned the disposal of the land and buildings (once the transfer is complete) through a new lease at market value with ELCCL.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Financial review
It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equate to approximately 12 months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management, administration, and support costs. The adequacy of the reserves policy is reviewed annually.
The deficit of income over expenditure in the year to 31 March 2024 was £15,852 (2023: £27,149 surplus).
The unrestricted funds amounted to £546,917 (2023: £562,769) at the end of the year.
Future activities
New tenants are being sought for the freehold investment property as the current lease expires in February 2025. The trustees are optimistic that the building will continue to be occupied without a rental void.
The charity will continue to fund the development of the facilities in BSCC, and the new sauna became operational in November 2024. It has been warmly welcomed by users.
The trustees are optimistic that all transfers of the land and buildings will have been completed by the start of the cricket season in April 2025 and the lease completed with ELCCL. A new board of ELCCL is being formed and the trustees believe that, with new strong leadership, the club can flourish encouraging a new generation to participate in sport, particularly cricket.
Through these initiatives at BSCC and ELCCL, the Charity intends to promote amateur sport and fitness to the local communities in Blackburn in furtherance of its charitable objectives.
Approved by the Trustees on 29 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Habiburehman Patel
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
I report on the financial statements of Minority Enterprise Development Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and related notes set out on pages 6 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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● to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's s576 statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dr Marcie Towell PhD Independent Examiner
Date: 29 January 2025
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MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Incoming resources Incoming resources from generating funds: Voluntary income 2 Investment income 3 Total incoming resources Resources expended Costs of generating funds: Investment management costs 4 Charitable activities 5 Governance costs 7 Total resources expended Net (deficit)/surplus for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ - 125,085 125,085 127,530 499 12,908 140,937 (15,852) 562,769 546,917 |
2024 Total £ - 125,085 125,085 127,530 499 12,908 140,937 (15,852) 562,769 546,917 |
2023 Total £ - 160,498 |
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| 160,498 | |||
| 126,146 778 6,425 |
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| 133,349 | |||
| 27,149 535,620 |
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| 562,769 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 8 Tangible assets 9 Current Assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Funds Unrestricted funds 13 Total funds |
£ 101 328,800 |
2024 £ 328,901 218,016 547,917 546,917 546,917 |
£ 101 275,000 |
2023 £ 275,101 287,668 |
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| 85,101 191,070 |
83,930 228,719 |
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| 276,171 58,155 |
312,649 24,981 |
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| 562,769 | ||||
| 562,769 | ||||
| 562,769 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 29 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Habiburehman Patel Khalid Saifullah Trustee Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention (except that investment properties are shown at market value) and in accordance the Charities SORP (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The principal accounting policies, which are summarized below, have been consistently applied through this and the preceding period.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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a) Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity are recognized when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
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b) Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
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c) Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming resources within activities for generating funds when they are sold.
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d) Income from investments is included in the period in which it is receivable.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognized on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management.
Tangible fixed assets
Investment properties are stated at their market value at the balance sheet date. Any movement in market value is taken through a revaluation reserve unless that would result in a deficit. A deficit is taken to the statement of financial activities. No depreciation is provided for on investment properties.
Where a property has been reclassified in the year, any movement in cost and the accumulated depreciation are adjusted through the revaluation reserve.
Leasehold improvements are included at cost. No depreciation is provided this year as the assets have not been brought into use.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from UK Tax on charitable activities.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Voluntary income
| . Voluntary income |
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| Donation Income Coronavirus grant schemes |
Unrestricted funds £ - - - |
2024 Total £ - - - |
2023 Total £ - |
During the year and the prior year, the charity did not receive any donation income.
3. Investment income
| Income from UK investment property Income from community centre |
Unrestricted funds £ 20,886 104,199 125,085 |
2024 Total £ 20,886 104,199 125,085 |
2023 Total £ 20,913 139,585 |
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| 160,498 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. Investment management costs
| 4. Investment management costs |
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| Light and heat Rates and water Insurance Property management charge Facilities management contracts 5. Costs of charitable activities – by fund type Support costs (note 6) 6. Analysis of support costs Design & app development Subscriptions Bank charges |
Unrestricted funds £ 46,486 739 12,366 67,352 587 127,530 Unrestricted funds £ 499 Basis of allocation Direct cost Direct cost Direct cost |
2024 Total £ 46,486 739 12,366 67,352 587 127,530 2024 Total £ 499 2024 Total £ 120 317 62 499 |
2023 Total £ 26,463 1,916 10,348 87,419 - |
| 126,146 | |||
| 2023 Total £ 778 2023 Total £ 375 340 63 778 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. Governance costs
| Accountancy fees Independent examiner’s fees Professional fees |
Unrestricted funds £ 4,883 675 7,350 12,908 |
2024 Total £ 4,883 675 7,350 12,908 |
2023 Total £ 4,200 600 1,625 |
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| 6,425 |
8. Fixed asset Investments
The charity had two subsidiaries during the year:
(1) Bangor Street Limited was incorporated on 1 December 2015 to manage the Bangor Street Community Centre on behalf of the charity. Bangor Street Limited is 100% owned by the charity. The charity holds one ordinary share of £1 in Bangor Street Limited.
A summary of the unaudited trading results for the period ended 31 March 2024 is shown below:
| Bangor Street Limited Profit and loss account Turnover (all derived within the UK) Direct costs Gross profit Administrative expenses Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before and after taxation Retained in subsidiary Member’s Funds |
2024 Total £ 156,831 27,792 129,039 129,039 - - 1 |
2023 Total £ 101,942 - |
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| 101,942 101,942 |
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| - - 1 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- (2) East Lancashire Cricket Club Limited (ELCCL) was incorporated on 25 October 2022 to acquire and run The East Lancashire Club on behalf of the charity. ELCCL is 100% owned by the charity. The charity holds 100 ordinary shares of £1 in ELCCL.
ELCCL was dormant in the period ended 31 March 2023. A summary of the unaudited trading results for the year ended 31 March 2024 is shown below:
| East Lancashire Cricket Club Limited Profit and loss account Turnover (all derived within the UK) Direct costs Gross profit Administrative expenses Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before and after taxation Retained in subsidiary Member’s Funds |
2024 Total £ 40,582 23,595 |
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| 16,987 36,837 |
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| (19,850) (19,850) (19,750) |
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The above results do not represent a full year of trading and do not include the 2023 cricket season as the trade was only acquired from The East Lancashire Club on 1 October 2023. The cricket season runs from April to September so the income and expenditure resulting from the 2024 season will be fully reflected in next years accounts.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost/valuation At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Accumulated depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for year At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 |
Investment property £ 275,000 - 275,000 - - - 275,000 275,000 |
Leasehold improvements £ - 53,800 53,800 - - - 53,800 - |
Total £ 275,000 53,800 |
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| 328,800 | |||
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| - | |||
| 328,800 | |||
| 275,000 |
The investment property was valued by Peter Conroy, an RICS registered valuer, in November 2014 at an open market value of £275,000. In the opinion of the trustees, this valuation remains reasonable.
10. Debtors
| Trade debtors Amounts owed by group company Prepayments |
2024 £ 12,009 72,877 215 85,101 |
2023 £ 11,726 71,989 215 |
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| 83,930 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Other creditors VAT Payable 12. Analysis of net assets between funds Fund balances at 31 March 2024 as represented by: Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 13. Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds At 1 April 2023 Incoming resources Outgoing resources At 31 March 2024 |
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Purposes of unrestricted funds
All funds are available for the furtherance of the charity’s objectives.
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