Charity registration number 1118585
Company registration number 04645785 (England and Wales)
BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr Z Viteskic Mr S Halilovic Mr A Kahriman Mr A Dedic Mr M Gazibegovic Charity number 1118585 Company number 04645785 Principal address 68 Stanhope Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0XB Registered office 68 Stanhope Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0XB Independent examiner M T Manley & Co Limited 696 Yardley Wood Rd Billesley Birmingham West Midlands B13 0HY
BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 11 |
BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)
Objectives and activities
The charity is seeking to provide support for the disadvantaged Bosnian community by promoting education and training, advocacy and research, so as to further health and poverty relief, and to alleviate social exclusion, distress and sickness.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
Financial review
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Major risks
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr Z Viteskic
Mr S Halilovic
Mr A Kahriman Mr A Dedic Mr M Gazibegovic
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr Z Viteskic
Trustee
1 July 2024
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Bosnian Cultural Centre - Midlands (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
M T Manley & Co Limited
696 Yardley Wood Rd Billesley Birmingham West Midlands B13 0HY
Dated: 1 July 2024
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 60,530 | 39,220 |
| Total income | 60,530 | 39,220 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 62,596 | 23,975 |
| Total expenditure | 62,596 | 23,975 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | (2,066) | 15,245 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 February 2023 | 356,729 | 341,484 | |
| Fund balances at 31 January 2024 | 354,663 | 356,729 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension liability The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 119,995 (1,104) |
£ 235,772 118,891 354,663 354,663 354,663 354,663 |
2023 £ 121,322 (1,080) |
£ 236,487 120,242 |
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| 356,729 | ||||
| 356,729 | ||||
| 356,729 | ||||
| 356,729 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 January 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 1 July 2024
Mr Z Viteskic
Trustee
Company registration number 04645785 (England and Wales)
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Bosnian Cultural Centre - Midlands is a charitable company limited by guarantee.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings Not depreciated Fixtures and fittings 15% reducing balance
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 recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 60,530 | 39,220 |
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Heading | Heading | |
|---|---|---|
| #ac982 | #ac982 | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | ||
| Depreciation and impairment | 716 | 843 |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 5) | ||
| Support | 60,764 | 22,082 |
| Governance | 1,116 | 1,050 |
| 62,596 | 23,975 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 62,596 | 23,975 |
5 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Power, light and heat 6,989 - Property repairs and maintenance 1,562 - Travelling expenses 7,360 - Volunteer subsistence 3,607 - Insurances 1,164 - Telephone and stationery 861 - Sundry expenses 600 - Donations 38,178 - Bank charges 443 - Accountancy - 1,116 60,764 1,116 Analysed between Charitable activities 60,764 1,116 |
2024 Support costs Governance costs £ £ £ 6,989 2,313 - 1,562 528 - 7,360 9,176 - 3,607 2,580 - 1,164 1,115 - 861 445 - 600 - - 38,178 5,659 - 443 267 - 1,116 - 1,050 61,880 22,082 1,050 61,880 22,082 1,050 |
2023 £ 2,313 528 9,176 2,580 1,115 445 - 5,659 267 1,050 |
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| 23,132 | ||
| 23,132 |
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £1116(2023- £1,050) for independent examination fees.
6 Net movement in funds
| Net movement in funds | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | |
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 716 | 843 |
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Number | Number |
| 5 | 6 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ Cost At 1 February 2023 231,712 24,950 At 31 January 2024 231,712 24,950 Depreciation and impairment At 1 February 2023 - 20,174 Depreciation charged in the year - 716 At 31 January 2024 - 20,890 Carrying amount At 31 January 2024 231,712 4,060 At 31 January 2023 231,712 4,775 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 £ Accruals and deferred income 1,104 |
Total £ 256,662 |
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| 256,662 | |
| 20,174 716 |
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| 20,890 | |
| 235,772 | |
| 236,487 | |
| 2023 £ 1,080 |
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BOSNIAN CULTURAL CENTRE - MIDLANDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
12 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 February 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ General funds 356,729 60,530 (62,596) Previous year: At 1 February 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ General funds 341,484 39,220 (23,975) |
January 2024 £ 354,663 January 2023 £ 356,729 |
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13 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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