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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Charity Registration Number: 1118721 Company number: 05635779 Annual Report and Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Contents Page
Legal and administrative information………………………………………… 3
Trustees’ report………………………………………………………………… 4-8
Independent examiner’s report………………………………………………. 9-10
Statement of financial activities……………………………………………… 11
Balance sheet ………………………………………….…………………………. 12
Notes to the accounts …………………………………………………………… 13-19

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Company number: 05635779

Charity Number: 1118721 Registered Office & Resource Centre Business Address: Featherstone Terrace Southall Middlesex, UB2 5AL Trustees: Dr Sham Qayyum Ms Hafsa Hajir Ms Yasmin Irrobeh Ms Tanya White Ms Chariklia Tripolitaki Ms Surinder Lall Mohamed Nur (13/08/2021) Bankers: HSBC Bank, Southall Branch 1 Regina Road Southall, Middlesex UB2 5PL Independent examiner: Optmark Accountants Ltd 5 Mitcham Lane London SW16 6LG

Chairperson Secretary Member Member Member Member Member

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Directors’ and Trustees’ Report

For the 12 months ended 30 November 2023

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual directors’ report together with the financial statements of the charity for the 12 months ended 30th November 2023, which comply with relevant law and good practice including Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statements 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 2015).

OUR PURPOSE AND OBJECTS

Established in 2005, Education Skills Development Group (ESDEG) is an independent charity based in Southall, Greater London. ESDEG provides valuable services to over 1500 families, children, young people every year, including through three supplementary schools in Southall, Northolt and Brent; employability and training for youth and women, mentoring children and young people, ESOL classes for parents, refugee elderly luncheon club and befriending services and advice and guidance on welfare benefits, housing, education and many other community issues.

Objects:

The objective of Education and Skills Development Group is to improve the conditions of Somali refugees, asylum seekers and other Black and ethnic minority (BAMER) communities in Ealing and surrounding boroughs, particularly children and young people by:

LEGAL STRUCTURE:

Education and Skills Development Group is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. ESDEG is governed by a memorandum and articles of association and in accordance with these Trustees are appointed and the Chair nominated by the Trustees. Trustees meet a as frequently as they wish and a minimum of four times a year. Trustees set the overall framework, and grant delegated authority to the director and his team for implementation of this framework and day to day operational management of the company. Trustees are given an induction and relevant training as and when required.

OUR ACTIVITES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Education a n d Skills Development Group has been engaged in various activities for the year ended 30 November 2 0 2 3 , which includes, among other things, the activities below.

Supplementary School Teaching

We delivered weekly supplementary classes in Maths and English in schools in Southall, Northolt, and Brent to children studying from Key Stage 1 to 4; as well as extra-curricular activities for pupils

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that have focused on developing self-esteem and confidence, aspiration, and core skills to enable young people to succeed.

Our activities are aimed to reduce the attainment gap between refugee-heritage and other disadvantaged children and their peers, helped children develop key soft skills and support parents to foster better working relationship with schools. This helps parents to work in partnership with school teachers which helps children achieve their full potential.

Mentoring, and tackling school exclusion Project

We mentored children from three Primary schools in West London (Featherstone Primary School, Durdan’s Park Primary School, and Viking Primary School) and three secondary schools (Villiers High School and Brentside High School and Northolt High school).

Our mentoring led to a reduction in fixed, permanent, and informal exclusion, improved attainment, and raised aspiration. This project is funded by the National Lottery.

The Youth Endowment Fund is one organization that is investing in multi-site trials to find out what works to prevent children getting involved in violence. They are currently running multi-site trials to test two practices that are commonly delivered by grassroots organizations – hospital navigators and mentoring"

We have been selected (with 19 other organisations) to participate in multi-site trials of practice in partnership with: the community, the Centre For Evidence and Implementation, The Centre For Youth Impact and Bryson Purdon Social Research to test an innovative approach to evaluation: multi-site trials of practice. We were selected because we are skilled and experienced in providing one to one mentoring support to young people aged 10-14. Taking part in a study of that scale on the cutting edge of social research will benefit ESDEG as we will learn more from the community, from researchers and from other organisation through our shared practice.

SEND Project

We provided support to families and children affected by special educational needs and disabilities. Our work helped families to overcome challenges associated with gaining a SEND diagnosis, and/or EHC plan, and helped them to better support their child. Through accessible information, advice and guidance we raised awareness and enabled families to exercise their rights. This project is funded by Esme Fairbairn.

Counselling Project

We provided children and their family members with 1-2-1 and group counselling sessions to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Our qualified counsellor helped them to cope with a range of challenges from intergenerational conflict to mitigating the impact of Covid-19 and enabled them to access mainstream services as required. This project is funded by Esme Fairbairn

Healthy Eating and Positive Lifestyles Project

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We provided activities for girls and women from disadvantaged and intersectional backgrounds to improve their lives through healthier eating, and exercise. As required participants were enable and sign-posted to relevant NHS services that they needed. We also supported participants to socialise and develop targeted skills that enabled them to achieve their aspirations.

ESOL Classes Project

We delivered twice weekly ESOL classes for parents and grandparents of children attending our supplementary schools. In addition to helping attendees improve their English, this programme helped participants gain confidence and enabled them to interact positively with people from different communities.

Refugee Elders Luncheon Club

We delivered a weekly luncheon club to elderly people including from a refugee background. We helped participants escape isolation and loneliness, encouraged physical activity, and civic participation, mainly through socialising with other members of the community and through volunteering. This project is funded by Peoples Health Trust

Welfare Advice and Guidance Project

We provided one to one and group support to service users as regards welfare benefit and housing, hospital appointments, energy and council tax payment plans, and any other issues they may have had that was preventing them from thriving.

Core costs:

Garfield Weston Foundation, provided core costs funding to ESDEG for the first time this helps us a lot in strengthening our governance, monitoring and evaluation of our services as well as to improve our networking and partnerships.

Other activities

As a hub for community services and activity, we delivered a number of other activities in the form of workshops, collaborative events, to help integration, civic participation and for people in the community to know their rights.

Public benefit statement

In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the Trustees have considered S.17 of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘public benefit: running a charity (PD2). The achievements and activities above demonstrate the public benefit arising from the charity’s activities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Trustees of Education and Skills Development Group submit their Trustees’ report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2023.

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Risk management

The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

Reserve policy:

The charity currently operates with unrestricted reserves of £40,436 The Trustees have set a target of £45,000 unrestricted reserve which equals to approximately 6 months of operational expenditure.

Trustees Responsibilities:

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare the financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

  1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,

  2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,

  3. State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Charities Act, and

  4. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue to operate.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the regulations and are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Funding

We would like to thank our funders which includes John Lyon’s Charity, Foyle Foundation, National Lottery, Esme Fairbairn, BBC Children in Need, Young Ealing Foundation, Awards for All, People’s Health Trust, Centre for Youth Impact, LB Ealing, BME Health Forum, Edward Goslin, Greater London Authority, Garfield Weston Foundation and NHS.

STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE TO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

In accordance with Company Law, the Companies Directors certify:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Optmark Accountants Ltd 5 Mitcham Lane London SW16 6LG

appointed as the charity’s independent examiner during the year ended 30[th] November 2023.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:

Chairperson: Dr Sham Qayyum

Date: 07/02/2024

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Independent examiner’s report

For the year ended 30 November 2023

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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.

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Independent examiner’s report (Continued)

For the year ended 30 November 2023

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

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------------------------------------------ Date: 07/02/2024

Mr A Hussein Optmark Accountants Ltd 5 Mitcham Lane London SW16 6LG

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023

Note
Income from
Charitable Activities
Grants
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
2
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
Support Costs
Governance
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
4
Net income
Funds brought forward
Net movement in funds and fund balances
carried forward at 30 November 2023
10		 Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
28,075
434,866
462,941
-
-
-
28,075
434,866
462,941
8,892
338,530
347,422
7,674
1,950
9,624
-
1,440
1,440
16,566
341,919
358,486
11,509
92,947
104,455
17,366
168,250
185,616
28,874
261,197
290,071		 Total Funds
2022
£
322,067
-
322,067
294,726
8,536
1,440
304,701
17,366
168,250
185,616

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP B ALANCE SHEET As at 30 NOVEMBER 2023

Notes
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
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Total Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Creditors amounts falling due within one year
9
Total assets less current liabilities
Financed by:
Balance for the year
Balance brought forward
Charity Reserve Funds
10		 2023
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
£
428,272
257,096
428,272
257,096
(138,200)
(71,480)
290,072
185,616
290,072
185,616
185,616
168,250
104,455
17,366
290,071
185,616		 2023
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
£
428,272
257,096
428,272
257,096
(138,200)
(71,480)
290,072
185,616
290,072
185,616
185,616
168,250
104,455
17,366
290,071
185,616
185,616
168,250
17,366
185,616

The financial statements on pages 12 to 18 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on ....7/02/2024...................... and signed on their behalf by: .......Dr Sham Qayyum........................

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Dr. Sham Qayyum Chairman

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Notes to the accounts (Continued) For the year ended 30 November 2023

1. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (2005), the Companies Act 2006 and applicable United Kingdom accounting standards.

Company status

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the Company are the Trustees named on page 2. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity.

Cash flow statement

Under Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 1 the Charity is exempt from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement on the grounds that a parent undertaking includes the Charity in its own published consolidated financial statements.

Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in Note 2.

Investment income and gains are allocated to the appropriate fund.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the Charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The donation income where related to performance and specific deliverables are accounted for as the Charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Where income is received in advance of entitlement, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors. Where entitlement occurs before income being received, the income is accrued.

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Notes to the accounts (Continued) For the year ended 30 November 2023

Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs 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 resource

Community project costs are those costs incurred directly in support of the objects of the Charity. The community project costs include other support costs incurred in support of the objects of the Charity. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with governance arrangement of the Charity, which relate to the general running of the Charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. The basis of allocation for support costs and governance costs has been explained in Note 3.

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Notes to the Accounts (Continued) For the year ending 30 November 2023

2. Grants & Donations

BBC Children in need
John Lyon's Charity
People's Health Trust
City Bridge Trust
BME Health Forum
LB Ealing
Fees and Donation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Foyle Foundation
Ealing Young Foundation
National Lottery
Children English
Barnados
True Colur Trust
Garfield weston
Small Grants
The Health Forum
Edward Goslin
NHS
YMCA
Centre for Youth
Esmee Fairbairn
Greater London
Household Grant
Sports Engalnd
Thomas Baily
Total		 2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total
Funds
-
41,265
41,265
34,224
-
58,400
58,400
36,700
-
12,953
12,953
10,383
-
-
-
18,840
-
-
-
12,000
-
42,607
42,607
-
28,075
-
28,075
10,890
-
-
-
500
-
5,000
5,000
-
-
15,850
15,850
-
-
72,396
72,396
42,142
-
2,700
2,700
-
-
666
666
1,006
-
-
-
5,000
-
20,000
20,000
-
-
11,000
11,000
-
-
5,500
5,500
-
-
5,000
5,000
-
-
5,000
5,000
-
-
29,629
29,629
-
3,000
3,000
39,361
-
95,660
95,660
67,938
-
1,740
1,740
17,419
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
9,165
-
6,500
6,500
6,500
28,075
434,866
462,941
322,067

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Notes to the Accounts (Continued) For the year ending 30 November 2023

4. Direct Charitable Expenditure

Salaries and wages
Seasonal Tutors
National Insurance Contribution & Income Tax
Employer Pension
Rent Rates, Venue Hire & Utilities
Printing and stationary
Training Expenses
Chariatable Activities
Volunteers Expenses
Repairs & Maintenance
Leaning Resources
Telephone,Fax & Internet
CRB & Company House fee
Trips & Holiday Activities
Capacity building & Fundraising cost
Consultancy
Total Direct Charitable cost
5. Support Cost
Bank charges & Insurance
Admin & office Expenses
Depreciation
Total Support cost
6. Goverance cost
Accountancy fee
Total Governance cost
Total Resouces Expended		 2023
2023
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Total
Funds
1,698
189,189
190,888
159,627
-
21,496
21,496
18,642
-
43,133
43,133
41,947
-
8,024
8,024
7,017
997
16,649
17,646
8,333
647
4,487
5,134
2,598
-
-
3,500
3,843
47,807
51,650
32,311
-
2,000
2,000
3,373
-
-
-
1,852
-
439
439
3,689
-
1,526
1,526
1,682
-
-
-
335
1,407
2,808
4,215
1,933
4,210
1,158
5,368
6,385
300
970
1,270
1,500
13,102
339,688
352,790
294,726
524
27
551
129
2,940
765
3,705
7,432
-
-
-
-
3,464
792
4,256
7,561
-
1,440
1,440
1,440
-
1,440
1,440
1,440
16,566
341,919
358,486
303,727

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Notes to the Accounts…continued

For the year ending 30 November 2023

Operating Surplus is stated after charging

Operating Surplus is stated after charging
2023 2022
£ £
Accountancy fee 1,440 1,440
Depreciation - -
1440 1,440

7. Staff Remuneration

The trustees did not receive any remuneration during the year, other staff cost was as follows

Gross Wages and benefits in kinds
Season tutors
NI Contribution & Income Tax
Total
Number of Employees		 2023
2022
£
£
189,189
159,627
21,496
18,642
43,133
41,947
253,819
220,216
2023
2022
9
8
9
8

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Notes to the Accounts…continued For the year ending 30 November 2023

8. Cash Balance

8. Cash Balance
2023 2022
£ £
Cash in hand and Bank 428,272 257,096
Total 428,272 257,096

9. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

2023
£		 2022
£
Accrued Expenses 138,200 71,480
Breakdown
YMCA
L B Ealing
Foyle Foundation
Greater London
National Lottery
John Lyon's Chairty
Garfield Weston foundation
Young Ealing Foundation
Esme Fairbairn
BBC Children in Need
~~B~~ailey Thomas		 138,200
6,000
18,100
15,000
9,000
10,200
50,200
-
-
26,400
3,300
-		 71,480
-
-
-
-
11,500
3,300
20,000
3,000
19,000
5,180
6,500
Centre For Youth Endowment
Total		 - 3,000
138,200 71,480

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EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP Notes to the Accounts…continued For the year ending 30 November 2023

10. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Unrestricted Funds
Current year movement
Restricted funds:
Current year movement
Total funds		 Bal b/f
Bal
C/f
2023
Income Expenditure
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
£
28,927
28,075
16,566
40,436
28,927
156,689
434,866
341,919
249,636
156,689
185,616
462,941
358,486
290,071
185,616

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