# **HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (HADEA) ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022** 





## HADEA 

## **CHAIRMAN'S** 

## **REPORT** 

not been sustained by key stakeholders such as Ealing public Health, etc. This is not to apportion blame, but with rising infection rates deaths amongst vulnerable 

BAME communities in Ealing continue to face inequalities and as an organisation, we continue to involve ourselves with key local progressive initiatives to bridge unequal gaps. The of living crisis coupled with ongoing impact of the pandemic, has resulted in over subscription of our Our advice work continues to be overstretched with more and more residents presenting complex cases. We have also been taking on clients from and well established 

This year, we have been able to deliver a number of projects for the benefit of our beneficiaries. 

We have delivered work on Covid-19 that is still ongoing. Our advice work has now two elements to it with a focus on those residents requiring support to access disability related benefits. 

Our isolated beneficiaries, especially those greatly impacted by the pandemic experienced two trips to the seaside. The report will inform on the work we have committed to this year and as such, I would like to thank our staff, volunteers, partners and funders for their continued support. 

Prof. Hussein Ibrahim - HADEA CHAIR 

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## The Figures: 


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## HADEA: Objectives 

- To relieve poverty, sickness and distress amongst people from the Horn of Africa who are suffering from physical and mental disabilities, by any means charitable under the law of England and wales, including but not limited to, advancing their education, preserving protecting and restoring their health, providing guidance, advice, advocacy and access to skills training and supporting them in identifying and accessing employment opportunities. 

- The relief in need of children and young people from the Horn of Africa particularly but not exclusively those that are disabled, have learning difficulties or other special needs and are resident in Ealing through the provision of support services, advice, dissemination of information, sports, educational support social and cultural activities. 

- The promotion of health, and ill health prevention amongst the Horn of Africa community resident in Ealing borough particularly but not exclusively through community activities, dissemination of information and community involvement. 

## HADEA: Vision 

HADEA’s vision is to see a just world where there is no discrimination, and everyone is supported to lead healthier and fulfilling lives. 

## HADEA: Mision 

HADEA’s mission is to work with others to deal with the root causes of injustices by finding lasting workable and practical solutions. 


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## PROJECT ACTIVITIES 

## 1. **Covid-19 Intervention** 

## (a) Supported by: Ealing Council/Public Health 

HADEA worked closely with the charity EACH as part of a consortium. to support marginalised communities deal with Covid-19; 

- 200 plus beneficiaries engaged with 

- 45 individuals supported to complete their vaccination 

- 200 plus beneficiaries supported to deal with mis-information related to Covid-19 

## (b) Unfunded Covid-19 : Mental Health 

We had identified an issue with those in the community that have mental health afflictions and were not either fully vaccinated or failed to grasp the enormity of the pandemic and its effect on self and the community. We worked with 7 such individuals constantly - supporting them 

- to access the appropriate services  i.e. mental health services become fully vaccinated 

- constantly be aware of covid-19 safety measures and how best they could protect themselves and other from contracting and spreading the virus 

- engage in a free space to discuss their opinions and understanding of Covid-19. 



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## PROJECT ACTIVITIES 

## **2. Community Connection Projects** 

Ealing Council Funded: 

Information, advice and guidance Awareness raising on key issues such as UC Remote and outreach engagement including providing access to services for those that are homebound Working with others as part of a consortium. 



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## PROJECT ACTIVITIES 

## **3. Information, Advice and Guidance** 

HADEA's information, advice and guidance work on welfare rights, housing, debt and immigration work is accredited through the Advice, Quality Standard (AQS). 

Trust for London has been our main funder and we have been again successful to receive funding from TFL (2021-2023). 

- Supporting users maximise their welfare entitlements with an additional focus on disability related benefits. 

- Advocacy work to uphold their rights especially in relation to issues such as miss-selling of consumer products, alleged benefit overpayments, etc. 

- Supported users access accommodation and avoid homelessness 

Involvement in trying to influence local policies 


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## COLLABORATIONS. 

## **(A) Covid-19 Networks and Partnerships** 

**Our situation remains the same in terms of who and how we have been able to engage with others in supporting our most vulnerable clients cope with the pandemic. We have been working closely with EACH as part of their Covid-10 consortium. Our connectin communities project partners include GOSAD, United Anglo Caribbean Society and ESWCA** 

## **(B) Consortia Involvement** 

Part of the SCA, EACH and organisations such as United Anglo-Caribbean Society, Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D), CAME Women and Girls Development Organisation, Tamil community Centre and Ealing Somali Welfare and Cultural Association. 

**million** 

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HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (HADEA)
AYNIIAI. Rtth.PURT AND ALLOIJNTS
VeareDded 31 March ZOZZ
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1113950

HORN OF AFRICA OISABILITY AND ELDERLY A8SOCIATION IIHADEA)
ANNUAI.REPORT ANDAccouwfsFaRTHF.YFAR FNDED 31 MARCH 2022
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HORN OF AFR1CADISABILIT(IlNDb.LDl￿.RLy A.%%OCIATION (HADLAI isa registered charity with the Charity
Commission since on 27 April 2006.
HORN OF AFRICA DINABILIII'.,INI) b.l.DF.RI.Y A5SO(:IATION (HAI)Tr.A) is a leading charity that empowers people
trom the Hmi of Afriia w'iih 111sAbilities.Inil illiiess io assert tlieir righi.s.
HORN OF.4FRli.4 Dls.4BILITI' AND F.LDF.RLY ASSOCIATION (HADEA) prnvides a drnp-in center for Somali
people Mith di4bilines. citendcd outreaih SL rvices. inLliiding home visits, befriending service and referrals to
other appriwnafc Agcnaes
REGISTEREDCHARITh' NISMBER 1113950
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London. UB3 3HL

HORN OF AFRICA DISA8ILifY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION IIHADEA)
ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNTSFORTHEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ENDE
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this
report and are collectively referred as trustees.
The appointed trustees are as follows:
Dr HUSSEIN IBRAHIM- Chair
Omar Odei- Secretary
Abdullahi Ali Hubane - Treasurer
HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (HADEA) is a registered charity with the charity
commission and managed and led by its board of trustee&
The board and individual trustees take collertive responsibility for its decisions.
The Chair provides leadership to rhe board and takes responsibility for ensuring the board has agreed prioritie5.
appropriate strucrures, processes and a produrtive culture and has trustees who are able to govern well and
therefore add value to the charity.
The board of trusteesmakes surethat thereare proper arrangementsfor theappolntment,stsperv6sion. support,
appraisal. remuneration of the charitys staff.
The charity has also in place a proper framework for the recruitment, 5UPPOrt and superv151on of the charitys
volunteers.
All newly appointed trustees are inducted by the chairman and are given appropriate documents that contain
their roles and re5pon5ibilities as referred to the guidance published by the Charities Commission.
Additional external training is also provided io all newly appointed trustees when new opportunities become
available.Thi5 is mainly designed to ensure that trustees follow the rules in the charitys governing document and
to support them to fijlfil Iheir role5 and responsibilities effectively.
All decisions relating to the governance and management of the chairy are taken and approved by the trustees
collertively.
HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (HADEA) engages in partnership with many other
organi5ations and charitable companies, but this does not have an impact on the operational policies adopted by
the charity.
The relationships between the charity, related parties. and with other charities and organisation5 are solely in the
pursuit of its aims and objectives as clearly indicated in the organisation's governing document.

HORN (* ￿lCA DIS￿￿rry ELDERLY ASSOCIATION I{H*IJEA>
ANNUALREPORT ANDAccouiifsFORThEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The charitymanagesitseyposureto une¥pected rlsks thatthe charirymayface such as adversechanges in fundin
and other adverse events rhar may h,Ive A %igiiifiiant imi)aLt or the pntenlial to inhibit areas of its ch3rit
operations in developing and puttin8 in place elTective aiid etllclent mltlgatlng measures.
Those measures and 8VStems art re811l.Irly Inoiiltored, revlewed and developed periodically in trusteeg
management committee's nieetings.
The organization has A comprehensi%￿ risk re8i.ster in place. which 15 revicwed and monitored regularly.
Internal are alsi) LThifinuously reviewed and appropriate measures are developed and implemented to
fe￿ard the Lyganisation's resources and charitable activities.

ANNUALPEPORT ANDACCOUNTSFORTHEYEARENDED 31 MARCH 2022
We Give Prnctical Assistance Helping With..
> Disability Living Allowance
> Attendance Allowance
> Direct Payments
Interyretation And Translation
> Housing Benefits
Income Supp)rt & lobseeker Allowance
> Refernl Letters
Utility Bills
The board, a% a whole. and trustees individually.accept collective responsibility for ensuring that the charity has a clear
and releN'ant set ofalms and an appropriate straw for achlevlng them.
The board agrees the charkty's visiorn values and reputaiion and leads by example. requ5ring anyone representing the
chan.ry reflects its values positively
The board makes sure that the charity's values are reflected in all of its wo￿, and thar the eth05 and cul￿re of the
orwiisation underpin the delivery of all activilles
Whenever possible we will en￿ge external researchers to 8aln an Impartlal and more rfgorous evaluation of our work.
Through Steering Groups established for some of our proiects we also gain on-8olng external review.
The board is committed in building up sufflcient unrestricted funds to enable Itto meer its essential charitable objective
in emergencies. A5 a small charity depended on restricted funding from funders, our plan for 20Z3 onwards is to sta
rinding ways ts) build reserve funds to support any emergencies that might befall the oryanizatlon.
The Association doe5 not hold any funds on behalf of other parties.

HORN OF fvSRICA DIS￿IL1Th AND ELDERLY ASSIXIATION {{H*￿EAl
ANNUAI.RF.PORT AND Ar.roiiNTS FOR THFYF.AR FNDFf) 3 1 MARCFI 2022
Company law requires the tnisttos tn prcpare finAnLial .%laiemcnts that give a true and fair view of
the organiration'8 financiAI artivllles diirinR tlie yrAr and it.s financial pnsition at the end of each
finanthal year.
In doing %0, the tN%tet% reqiiired to".
Selert %iiitAble kiiixiniiiiR Iliili(-ie% aiiil tlieii.11)i)ly tliein cnn%istently
MakT iiidRments anil r*A4IIIIAI)It' anil i)riiilent jiiilgiiients
State ii'hether AppliiAble Aiil)iintiiixstdn(lar(18.Ind statements of recomrnended practice have been
follo￿.￿1. ¥ubieil tciani. depArtiires ili.silnsecl anil explained in the financial %tatements
Prepare the finaniiAI stAteniL%nt% nn the Raii)Ktniicern ba615 unle.ss it's inappropriate to presume that the
crgani%ahon ￿111 L￿nfin￿e in operation for ihe foreseeable future.
The tru%lees ￿￿$7b1￿ for keepinR prnperaccounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
ani. ttme. the finanaal pcffjition of the conipany and enable them to ensure that the financial comply with
applicable la¥JS. regulations and the trust deeds.
ThN' also responsible for safrguarding the assets of the organisation and hence for taja'ng reasonable step5
for the prt%YnDMand detertion offraud and other irregularities including money launderin&
S￿￿e4 behalf ￿the mistees..
Trnsrer (HADL4)

ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNTSFORTHEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Independent examinerfs report to the ¢harity trustees of HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY
AssoaATION IHADEA)
l Teport to the trustees on my examination ofthe accounts of HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY
ASSOCIATION (HADEA) for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Responsibilitles and basts of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requiremenrs of the Charities Art 2011 ('the Act.).
I report in respectof my examination of the Charity's acc(iunts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and
in carying out niy exaniination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)0)) of the ACL
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed by examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to myattention in connertion
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by sertion 130 of the Act; or
The accounts do not accord with those records; or
The accounts donot complywith the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have noconcerns and have come across noother matters in connertion with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order io enable a proper understandingof the accounts to be reached.
YousifAbdi- Accountsnt FCA
For and on behldfofAflah Accountlng Solutions
Date.. 1310912022

HORN OF AFR￿A DISABLtrY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (IHADEA)
ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNT5FORThEYEARENDED 31 MARCH 2022
srATEMEPU OF FINANCML AcrivmES FOR ThEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
[WllE￿IC[EO FIM>S p￿RICTED FUNDS TOTIIFLINDS TOTAL FUP40S
2022
2021
Grarntslvohmtsry
(i)
350
88.475
88.825
71.717
Gift5 i4Kknd
717

HORN OF AFRICA DISABiifY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION IIHADEA)
ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNTSFORTHEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
HORN OF AFRICA DISABILITY AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATEON (HADEA)
2022
2021
Notes
CONIPI"TERS k iWI("F Fi"RNifi'Rf. .4T C"O%T
LE55 AC(L"Mi L.4TF.D Dtr.fREC-1.4TIO
13}
2,100
(1.260)
2,100
1840)
?4rf ￿ I'ALL
1,260
13,121
4.814
PREP I)N&NTS
DE"BTORS
13,121
4,814
LL)14C)
{51
(7,323)
13,611)
6,638
2,463
6.638
2,388
75
2.463
.' NP&bTPJC'TFD FLNDS
6,638
Approved by the board on 16/09/2022 and signed on behalfof the board by:
Abdullahi AIA Hubane
Treasurer (HADEA)
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HORN OF AFRICA DISABILif( W4D ELDERLY ASSOCIATION I{HADE
ANNUALREPOj￿ANDACCOuNT5F0R THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
NOTESFORMING PARTOF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS:
ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
la)
The financial statements have been prepared underthe historic31 cost convention, with the exception
of investment, which are valued at the prevailing market prices. The financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice-Accounting and reporting by
charities [SORP2005) issued tn March 2005, applicable UK accounting Standards and the Companies
Att 1985. The principal accounting policies adopted in Ihe preparations of the financial Statements are
set outbelow.
Ib)
INCOMINGRESOURCES:
Voluntary income includes donations. gifts. legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of
general natureare recognised where there is entitlement, certainly of receipts and the amount can be
measured with sufficient reliability. Such income is only deferred when..
The Donor specified that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods, or
The Donor has imposed conditions. which must be met before the charity has
unconditional entitlement.
Income from commercial trading activities Is recognised as earned as the related goods and
services are provided.
Investmentincome is recognised on a receivable basls.
Income from tharitableartivities includes Incorne received under contrart or where entitlement to
grant funding is subject to speafic performance conditions 15 recognised as earned (as the related
goods or services are provided). Grant income includes in the category provided funding to support
performance artivities and is recognised where there is entitlement, certainly of receipts and the
amountcan be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income is deferred when admission fees or performance related grants are received In advance
of the performances or event to which they relate.
Ic)
RESOURCESEXPENDED:
Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Contractual agreements and performance
related grant5 are recognised as goods or services are supplied. Other grant payments are
recognised when a constructiveijbligation arises that result in the payment being unavoidable.
Cost of generating funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those
incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
Charitable activities including expenditure associated with the activities are included the
direct costs and support costs relating to these activities.
Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets and
are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Id) RE￿RICTED FUNDS:
Re5trirted funds are to be used lor specified purposes as lay down by the founder. Direct and support
expenditure. which meets these criteria. is defined to the fund together with a fair allocation oFother
costs.
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HORN AFRICA DISABILtrY ELDERLY ASSOCIATION ({HADEAI
ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNTSFORTHEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
le)
UNREsfR1￿ED FUNDS:
Unrestricted funds are funds received with no restrictions placed in their expenditure and are
availablè as general fund&
Revenuegrants arecredited to incoming resourceson the earlier ofwhen they are received on when
theyaredue.
TOTAL2022
2020
19.350.¢XI ,
19,350.
S.(MY).C
7.SC#).C4) . S.(￿.C￿l .
3.025.
255fy).CQ 39,880.Ix?
6,168.(K)
1,197.50
lo,0￿.￿) iO.(MX).
150.CQ
1,296.CKI
3,125.00
25￿00.r
io,LKo.00
io,(w.ty)
6,riJo.C¥)
z,w0.C￿ '.
5,TrJO.CO .
6.C￿.¢
2,(th.(￿ .
TOTAL
88.825.¢XI
7L717.00.
AfSTRtCTED FUNDS
TOTAL. 2022
2021
30.CIJ,
lo.co
49,099.C
44,455.03
25,505.CQ' 14.133.c
1.891.CQ
975.
4.988.CO
4.935.C(I
662.
1,985.1Y)
4675.CLI
347.ikl
420.C
s45.￿)
49.C89.Ch)
2S.SOS.
1.891.C
. 4.988.C4)
662.C
>i*wa'e *gbSrte costs
1.476.
1.476.IX)
420.
S79.
3XI.Q)
Irssare
S79.(
Stalnwy
TOTAL
289.clj
6YI.M 73 074.00
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ANNUALREpoirrANDACCOUNTSFOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Tanglble fixed assets
xed assets costing in excess of £IOOO are 0￿.￿lIsed
are shown at historical cost.
Depreaation is provtded, after tsk'ttvj into account of
any grants receivable.
TaNji￿e fixed assets a￿ depreciated at 20% reduciThJ
balance.
At Cost 0110412021
itions
DiS￿SaI$
Revaluath"or
Transfe
A5 at 31 2022
2,100
AcoJmulated Deyedation as at 0110412021
(840)
420
11.260.01
Char9e for the year
At 31 Marth 2022
Net BL￿ ValL* at 31 Maffh 2022
840
CASH AT BANK AND III HAND
The A5sts2"atyoft has a healthy (ash balan￿ of E13.121 In tt5 bank accthrt as at 31 fr13rth 2022
aiEDrroRS
Acuued Expews (tharitatle ALliwtyes):
É5.973
El,350
The charTty had carried f0Th￿rd fvThJs cl £6,638 for Ihe fimncial year erthd 31 2022 to the U￿rnIng finartial year of 22123.
Tax•tlon
The charitable company is exemrt fr￿n trxation under sectlons 466 to 493 of the Cur¥xati
Tax Att 2010
stateineiit
The company has taken advantsge of the exemption in Thnancial ReFrt)￿.n9 garthryj I
from prc*JuoTrJ a (ash ftoY4 ststement on the ground5 that It is a s)nall company
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HORN OF AFRICA DISABIUTY W4D ELDERLY ASSOCIATN)N IIHADEA)
ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNTSFOR THEYFARENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Pa￿1 Costs
E25.9)S
£14,133
The tnJstees neither received w wai¥&*d any emolurr*nts tlurffyj the peri￿1
Trustees daimed fDr traveuirg expertses (kn'r¥J the yeaf. These amtyjt￿ to £
RELATED PARTIES
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