2024-03-31-accounts - Sga Community Services Ltd

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 April 2023 To 31 March 2024

Reference and administration details

Charity name SGA Community Services Ltd Other names charity is known SGA by Registered charity number 1119486 Charity’s principal address 54 St James Street

Liverpool Merseyside Postcode L1 0AB

Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Anthony Hopkins	54 St James Street Liverpool L1 0AB	1/04/2023- 31/03/2024
Jade Agatha	54 St James Street Liverpool L1 0AB	1/04/2023- 31/03/2024

Reference and administration details

Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)

Name	Dates acted if not for whole year

Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document Trustee recruitment and appointment	Constitution and constituted by association
	Elected from membership: SGA Community Services Ltd is a charitable voluntary organisation governed by a constitution; it is also a registered company Limited by guarantee. Each year at the general meeting, elections for trustees are held. Appointment of new trustees can be from former trustees or individuals showing an interest in the work of the charity, who are willing to serve the objectives of SGA Community Services Ltd.

Type of governing document
Trustee recruitment and appointment

Constitution and constituted by association

Elected from membership:
SGA Community Services Ltd is a charitable voluntary organisation
governed by a constitution; it is also a registered company Limited by
guarantee. Each year at the general meeting, elections for trustees are
held. Appointment of new trustees can be from former trustees or
individuals showing an interest in the work of the charity, who are willing to
serve the objectives of SGA Community Services Ltd.

Objectives and activities

The Objects: The Association’s objects (the Objects) are “To advance education and training and to relieve poverty, in particular but not exclusively amongst Africans through the provision of English classes, translation services to speakers of other languages, computer courses and training, an internet café and such other means as the trustees deem fit.” SGA Community Services has achieved these in the financial year in question: by providing introduction to basic ITC and ESOL provision to meet the needs of local community groups. SGA Community Services Ltd has been instrumental in initiating the skills for work programme to address high levels of unemployment within the local community. Provision of community energy conservation measures and climate control education and training programmes.

Charitable purposes

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects SGA Community Services has achieved these in the financial year in question: by providing introduction to basic ITC and ESOL provision to meet the needs of local community groups. SGA Community Services Ltd has been instrumental in initiating the skills for work programme to address high levels of unemployment within the local community. Provision of community energy conservation measures and climate control education and training programmes.

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period	Considering the continuation of austerity measures and high levels of funding cuts: SGA Community Services have achieved the following objectives during this financial year: the introduction to basic ITC and ESOL provision has aided and facilitated 126 local community members to improve their computer and literacy skills to gain employment opportunities. The skills for work programme and community creativity & innovation project have contributed to improving local unemployed community member’s chances of obtaining employment: 26 service users have gained employment because of attending the skills for work provision. 18 service users have embarked upon creating and running their own businesses.98% of service users have increased literacy levels because of attending the outreach learning provision. The provision of community energy conservation measures and climate control education and associated training programmes have aided community members and other service users to adopt a greater consciousness of environment issues, help curb carbon emissions, reduce household waste and engage in the green economy opportunities.

Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
	The Trustees have set a reserves policy to take effect at the next financial year which requires: - -Reserves are maintained at a level which ensures that 6 months of organisation's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty for the current year this is estimated to equate to £20,000. - A proportion of reserves are maintained in are readily realisable form. A decision has been taken to develop a designated reserve of £20,000. For ensuring that the running costs of the organisation are met. The trustees consider that for a small charity Iike SGA Community Services Ltd this reserve is currently at a reasonable Level.

However, as the charity grows, the trustees have also resolved that the reserve level should be increased to £20,700 for the 2024-2025 financial year in order to cover the risks associated with increased running costs of future community education, training projects and development and promotion of social enterprise ventures.

Details of any deficit

None

APPENDIX 1 Other optional information

The Trustees and Directors are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable Iaw and regulations. The Financial Statements are required by law to give a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing these Financial Statements, the Trustees and directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees and Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with Companies Act 2006. The Trustees 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.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Anthony Hopkins

J Agatha

Full name(s) Position (e.g. Chair) Date	Anthony Hopkins	Jade Agatha
	Trustee	Trustee
	20/12/2024	20/12/2024

SGA COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantee) Company Registration Number".- 05395037 FINANCIAL STATEMENrs PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

Page 2 SGA COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantee) REPORTS AND FNANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 PAGE No. Directors, Report Statement of Financial Activities Profit and loss account Balance Sheet

Page SGA COMfvtUMTY SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by gLwantee) DIRECTORS, REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 The director presents his annual rew)rt and financial statements of the company for the 12 months ended 3 1st March 2024. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESS REVJEW The Company was incorporated on 16th March 2005 and commenced trading on 1st April 2(M)5. The Principal activities of the Company during the period were the undertaking of charitable activities in areas of education and training of people in UK and worldwide. The Company is registered as a charity in the UK Charity Number 1119486. The Company is constituted as a company limkted by guardntee and not having a share capital and is therefore governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. RESULTS The results are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 5. During the accounting period 01104123 to 31103124 the organisation received donations. DIREcfoRS The director who served during the period was: Appointed I, Septemlkr 2008 Anthony Hopkins STATEMENf OF DIRECTORS, RESPONSIBILITES Company law requires the dÈrector to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the company and of its financial position for that year. In preparing those financial statements, the director is required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and pnent. { State whether applicable accounting standards have followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The director is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any titne the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Page 4 SGA COMMUN SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantee) DIRECTORS, REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 SMALL COMPANYEXEMvfioNS In preparing the Directoes report the director has taken advantage of the special exemptions conferred by section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 on the basis thaL in his Opinio the company qualifies as a small company. APPROVAL The rq)ort was appmved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD A. Hopkins A StopAins Registered Offic& 54 St James Street Live4x)ol Ll OAB Coryany Director 6th December 2024

Page 5 SGA COMMUF+llTY SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantee) STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL ACTtVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 srATEMENf OFHNANCIAL AcrtVlTIES Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 Note INCONItNG RESOURCES Grants receivable 196405.30 196405.30 Interest income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 196405.30 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable expenditure." Costs in furtherance of charitable objects 193210.00 Management and administration TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 193210.00 NET(OUTGOINGV INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE PERIOD Balances brought 3195.30 Balances carried forward 3195.30 The company has no recognised gains or losses other than the resultsfor the period as set oul above. All ofthe activities ofihe company are classed as conlinuing.

Page 5a SGA COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantee) PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUKF FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 Turnover 196405JO Cost of sales & administrative expenses 193210.00 Gro&8 profit 3195JO

Page 6 SGA COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantse) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024 Notes 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 3195.30 CREDITORS: amounts falling due 1th]n one year ET CURR ASSErs 3195.30 NET ASSETS 3195.30 FUNDS Restricted Unrestricted 3195.30 3195.30 TOTALFUNDS 3195.30 For the financial period ended 31 March 2024, the company w&s entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 [total exemption] Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. and no notice has been deposited under section 476 [m¢mber or members requesting an audit]. The Directors acknowledges his responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 476 [of the Act] and preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the period and of its income or expenditure for the fllwicial period in accordance with the requirements of section 476 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, so far as applicable to the company. These abridged accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special pmvisions of the Companies ( Accounting ) Act 2017 relating to small companies. The financial statements were appmved by the IN)ard of Directors on 6th December 2024 a] are signed on its behalf by: AJtoJJEz2L Anthony Hopkins Directors

Page 7 SGA cOMMUTy SERVICES LTD (A Company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICtES The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company's financial statements. Basis o re aration The financial statements have been prepared under the historicaI cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16"July 2014" updated 2" February 2016 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and charities Act2011. Cash ow statement The director has taken advantage of the exemptions in Financial Reporting Standard No l from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the company is small. Taration The company is a voluntary OTganisation and is not subject to UK Corporation

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF SGA COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

I report on the accounts on the charitable company on the year ended 31[st] March 2024, which are set on pages 5 and 6

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The trustees and Directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the charities act 2011(the 2011 act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

  - Examine the accounts under 145 of the 2011 act.

To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 act, and
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 disclosure 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 of the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
To keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies act 2006 and,
And to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement and Recommendation Practice: Accounting and Reporting Charities, have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Name: Mr David V. Recuerda

D V Recuerda

Relevant professional qualification or body: CIMA Address: 23 Beaumont Street, Liverpool L8 0UX Dated: 10/12/2024