Iranian Association (IA) Annual Review April 2024-March 2025 A 222 King Street, London W6 0RA
## Annual Review April 2024-March 2025
## Contents
Management Committee Report ..............................................1 Summary of Main Activities ………………………………………3 One-to-One Support and Workshops ………………...………...4 Welfare and Housing Advice ……………....….……………..…...6 Citizenship Advice and Test………...………………….……........8 Health Advocacy ……………….………..………………………....9 Healthy Lifestyles Programme ...…………………………..……..11 Digitall Consortium .……….……………..……………….............12 Stronger Communities …………………………….………………13
## **Management Committee Report**
The Iranian Association (IA) is a grassroots organisation supporting people with diverse backgrounds to integrate into British society. The IA delivers a wide range of services (in person, on phone, online) to ensure the ethnic minorities receive the support they need to become full citizens. Our services include expert AQS and OISC accredited welfare/immigration advice, advocacy, emotional support/BACP accredited counselling, English/ICT training and health awareness/exercise workshops.
In 2024-25, over 1,500 Iranian and Farsi speaking used a range of our services with 45% of the clients receiving support for more than 3 months. Altogether that year the IA provided over 6000 sessions/interventions. 400 service beneficiaries benefited from multiple welfare advice sessions, 50 service beneficiaries gained new skills by attending the ESOL/ICT classes, over 120 people improved their mental wellbeing through one-to-one emotional support sessions and group counselling, 50 improved their physical/mental health through our healthy lifestyle programme and Yoga classes, 120 patients were supported by the Health Advocate, 100+ people improved vaccine and cancer awareness and several hundred reduced their isolation by attending social/ cultural events. Our staff and volunteers also made home visits and helped the housebound older and disabled people use advisory and health services and develop their IT skills in using smartphones and WhatsApp to reduce their isolation. The service beneficiary case studies and client feedback have shown our services helped save lives!
Furthermore, around 25,000 people from diverse ethnic backgrounds were supported to take the citizenship tests at the IA to apply for British citizenship or Settlement.
We work closely with the relevant local and national services to support the service users. In 2024-25, the IA supported several hundred people who were referred by the agencies such as NHS/ GPs, Local Authorities, Social Services, Citizen Advice, DWP, Migrant Help and Mind. The external agencies have told us that the client would benefit from connecting to the IA and using our services as they experience language/cultural barriers and isolation.
We would like to thank Trust for London, City Bridge Foundation, NHS, BME Health Forum, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and donors for supporting the IA. The IA received a larger number of requests for help than we can support through our funded programmes, so our unrestricted income and reserve was used to meet the higher demand for our services; in the year under review, the IA activities that benefited from our unrestricted income included cultural events, volunteering programme, accredited BACP counselling sessions, immigration advice, physical/mental health awareness workshops, Yoga sessions and arts/craft classes. The IA has received a substantial number of advice requests from the clients outside London as people have heard about our reliability/reputation.
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## **Management Committee Report**
The IA also signposted the clients to relevant local services (GPs, Councils, Citizens Advice, Colleges etc.) and linked them into our established support networks e.g. ICT/ESOL classes. By intervening at the earliest possible stage, we prevented already vulnerable people from sinking into poverty, homelessness or facing serious mental health challenges.
The IA has strong local and national links with relevant forums and networks which has helped us join conversations about policies at local and regional levels. In 2024-25, the IA Manager continued chairing the BME Health Forum, focusing on improving how the NHS, Public Health and Councils respond to our communities. He participated in the Prevent Advisory Group member meetings to join the relevant local discussions and also sat on the Refugee Advocacy Forum (part of the Refugee Council) board which has aimed to influence government policies on welfare, housing and health issues.
We would like to say our heartfelt thanks to our staff and volunteers for their tireless and productive work.
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## **Summary of Main Activities**
ADVISORY SERVICE has provided multiple one-to-one advice sessions to support the clients in developing effective budgeting, finding suitable accommodation, understanding the pension/ welfare system and energy bills. Form filling, interpreting/ translation, sign-posting/referrals has been integral parts of the service.
ESOL/IT TRAINING has improved the knowledge of British culture and tablet/smart phone skills of the beneficiaries. The programme increases their confidence, cultural awareness and social interaction by developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills; the beneficiaries learn to access government online sites and NHS services and overcome isolation through online communication with their family/friends.
CITIZENSHIP TEST AND ADVICE has reflected the multi-group nature of the IA by providing the relevant information/advice to a diverse range of the clients and helping them take the test to apply for Settlement or British Citizenship.
VOLUNTEERING SUPPORT PROGRAMME has built confidence, developed skills of the job seekers, helped them obtain references for their potential employers or go onto further education/training.
HEALTH ADVOCACY has been aimed at addressing health inequalities by providing culturally appropriate advocacy, interpreting and emotional support for the patients who feel ignored and cannot access GPs and NHS services. The patients have also learned to communicate more effectively with health professionals and book GP appointments online.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMME has provided advice, set individual goals and monitored closely the clients’ progress in reducing weight, eating healthier and increasing physical activities. Workshops on raising awareness about healthy eating, physical exercise, diabetes, cancer and heart disease have been an important of part of the programme.
ONE-TO-ONE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT has been delivered through the NHS Warwick Edinburgh wellbeing framework and has provided a culturally sensitive service in helping the clients reduce stress, anxiety and isolation.
GROUP COUNSELLING has helped the beneficiaries reduce and manage trauma, anxiety and/or depression. A Farsi speaking BACP accredited counsellor has supported and facilitated the group sessions.
EXERCISE SESSIONS has included yoga and breathing techniques to improve the participants’ fitness and energy levels and muscle function/balance/posture.
CULTURAL/SOCIAL EVENTS have reduced the isolation of the participants by engaging them in cross-cultural heritage activities and helping them make new friends and join networks/peer support groups.
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## **One-to-One support and Workshops**
In the year under review, the project supported over 110 Iranian and Farsi speaking refugees, a demographic consistently turned away by other agencies, to deal with their issues and challenges in adapting to life in London. The project has successfully continued to provide one-to-one support, referrals, workshops and social/ community events to support the refugees experiencing isolation and mental/emotional crisis. This has been made possible with the support and dedication of our competent project staff (Emotional support advisor and Admin/Marketing Assistant) who had the relevant lived experience and skills to support the clients. The project staff have liaised closely with our internal services (e.g. benefits/housing/immigration advisors, ESOL/IT classes, volunteering…) and external agencies (e.g. DWP/Universal Credit, GPs/NHS, Housing Departments, Social Services, Colleges …) to achieve the best outcome for the clients.
External agencies (NHS/GPs, DWP, Local Authorities, Mind …) are unable to support Iranian and Farsi-speaking refugees due to severe language and cultural barriers; they have been referring the clients to us because the project provides a culturally sensitive and early intervention service enabled by project staff with relevant lived experience and linguistic competency. So, the project has been bridging a critical systemic gap for Iranian and Farsi speaking refugees.
In the past 12 months, the City Bridge Foundation grant enabled us to continue providing a lifeline service to Iranian and Farsi speaking refugees with no/low English and declining mental health; the project provided a holistic service including 1-2-1 sixty-minute emotional wellbeing sessions, referrals to other services, 4 social/ community events, 10 workshops (e.g. Dealing with anxiety, Managing relationships/generation gap, Coping with traumas, Cancer Awareness, …), 10 meditation/yoga sessions.
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Our project surveys have shown that the project services have been much needed by the community. We found that the beneficiaries were unable to access mainstream services before coming to the IA; a large number of them were referred to us by the NHS and other agencies who couldn’t help them due to language and cultural barriers. Beneficiaries told us they had been unable to find a similar group and were happy that the IA staff understood their problems, language and culture. Beneficiaries were adult refugees (65% women, 35% men), in receipt of benefits, 85% lived in London boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Westminster and 15% in other boroughs confirming the project services reach across London. The demand for the project services is higher than the expected targets, so we maintain a waiting list which is a clear justification for increased investment.
After three months of consistent support, being referred to other services and attending workshops, a 28year woman said, “I am less depressed and more motivated to learn English and plan my future career. With the help of the advisor, I have decided to develop my skills for working in the childcare sector”
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## **Welfare and Housing Advice**
Between April 2024 and March 2025, the project operated during a period of significant economic volatility. For the Iranian and Farsispeaking refugee community in London, the "cost-of-living crisis" was not just a headline; it was a daily struggle for survival. Most service users arrived with a range of challenges: little to no English language skills, zero familiarity with the UK’s welfare system, and no existing social or family networks to guide them.
The project was designed to be more than an advice line; it was a lifeline intended to prevent vulnerable individuals from falling through the cracks of poverty, homelessness, and declining mental health.
Over the 12-month period, the project supported 252 individuals. The approach was holistic, beginning with the removal of the most immediate barrier: communication **.** Because the DWP and local councils operate almost exclusively in English, the advisor’s role as an interpreter was essential. We did not simply speak for the clients; we empowered them. By the end of the period, over 80% of beneficiaries reported a significantly better understanding of the complex "jargon" associated with housing and benefits.
With many forms—specifically Universal Credit—now requiring high levels of digital literacy, the advisor bridged the "digital divide," ensuring that 80% of our service users successfully accessed their entitled benefits. For 32% of our clients, this intervention was the only thing preventing a total loss of income.
Financial stability is the foundation of integration. During this period, we shifted our focus toward proactive money management. Through 1-to-1 sessions and targeted workshops, we helped 130 clients overhaul their approach to personal budgeting.
The narrative of this period was one of resilience. In the face of rising rents and utility bills, 102 households successfully worked with our advisor to identify and reduce non-essential costs. While some cases were so severe they required referrals to food banks, the majority of our clients moved from a state of "financial helplessness" to one of "informed decision-making." They reported a newfound confidence in their ability to track spending and plan for the future.
By linking beneficiaries to our established networks—such as ESOL classes, health workshops, and community outings—the project successfully broke the cycle of isolation.
Furthermore, the project invested in the future of the community by training three volunteers. These individuals gained vital office and customer service skills, strengthening the Iranian Association’s internal capacity while building their own professional confidence.
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The 2024–2025 monitoring period demonstrates that specialised, culturally specific intervention is not a luxury—it is a necessity. By providing 252 refugees with the tools to communicate, budget, and advocate for their rights, the Welfare Advisor project has done more than just process claims; it has facilitated a smoother transition into British life. We have turned a period of potential destitution into one of stability, ensuring that our clients are now better equipped to contribute to and thrive within their new London communities. “Everything is online now, but I didn't even know how to start a Universal Credit claim. Without the IA advisor helping me with the forms and the website, I would have lost my benefits and my home. With the prices of food and electricity going up, I was terrified we would end up on the street. The advisor taught me how to track every penny. For the first time, I sat down and made a plan for ay for London our money.” _Male project beneficiary_ . E>» Trust 7
## **Citizenship Advice and Test**
For over three decades, the Iranian Association (IA) has established itself as a premier provider of accredited online and computer-based educational services. A cornerstone of our contribution to the community is our role in facilitating the UK Citizenship Test, a service we have proudly delivered since 2005.
Between April 2024 and March 2025, the IA supported approximately 25,000 candidates from diverse ethnic backgrounds. As a mandatory requirement for Settlement and Naturalisation, this test serves as a vital gateway to migrant integration.
Beyond testing, the IA remains a primary hub for information, managing a daily influx of inquiries via telephone, email, and inperson consultations. By guiding candidates through the complexities of the British legal, social, and political landscape, we continue to foster a more inclusive and civic-minded society.
The high volume of candidates choosing the IA is a clear indicator of our reliability and our commitment to fostering a seamless transition for those seeking to make Britain their home.
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## **Health Advocacy**
In the year under review, our health advocate supported individuals and families within the Iranian community to understand and access healthcare services; over 150 people benefited from her support. Her work has focused particularly on people who faced barriers such as language difficulties, limited knowledge of the GPs/NHS, cultural differences, or being new to the UK: her work has had lifesaving impact for the patients with serious health issues. She has aimed to ensure that community members feel informed, confident, and supported when engaging with the health services, while also reducing health inequalities.
One significant example of our health advocacy involved a woman with a family history of breast cancer who was referred to a breast clinic. The hospital sent her appointment details via a text message containing a link to an online letter. Due to language barriers and unfamiliarity with digital systems, she could not understand the message or access the letter and, as a result, missed her appointment. When the client realised she had missed the appointment, she contacted our health advocate, who supported her to contact her GP and request a new referral. The health advocate also advised the client to seek support immediately if she received any further messages or letters. With this support, the client attended her rescheduled appointment and was unfortunately diagnosed with breast cancer and required treatment. However, thanks to the timely intervention of the health advocate, the condition was identified and treatment began promptly. Without this support, the client may have remained unaware and her condition could have worsened. She has now started treatment, which is progressing well.
This case also highlighted a wider issue affecting many community members. Some hospitals were sending appointment letters via time sensitive links in text messages, which many clients were unable to access before the link expired due to language barriers or lack of digital skills. Our health advocate raised this concern with the relevant services, and as a result, changes were made so that the links are no longer time-limited, improving accessibility for patients.
In addition to advocacy, our health advocate has supported individuals with practical tasks related to healthcare access. This has included registering with GP surgeries, booking appointments online or by phone, providing appointment reminders, arranging interpreters, and explaining what to expect during medical visits to reduce anxiety. She has also taught clients how to use online GP and hospital platforms so they can manage future appointments more independently.
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Health education and advocacy are central to her role. Our health advocate has shared information on healthy living, disease prevention, mental health, and available support services. She has encouraged individuals to attend health checks, screenings, vaccinations, and follow-up appointments, and has advocated on their behalf when they have experienced difficulties accessing care.
Overall, this project, supported by our experienced health advocate, has helped many individuals improve their quality of life by increasing their understanding of the UK health system and ensuring they know how and where to seek help when needed. Through guidance, interpreting, advocacy, and practical support, she has acted as a vital link between the community and healthcare services, empowering individuals to take an active role in managing their health.
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## **Healthy Lifestyles Programme**
In 2024-25, the Imperial Health Charity Compassionate Communities grants programme supported the IA to run a project aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of our local community and reduce health inequalities affecting Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
The IA supported members of the Iranian community to make three lifestyle changes to improve their health over three months.
One participant shared how the sessions have improved her mental health. She said: “It’s helped me a lot. Before this, I was alone and didn’t have many friends to talk to and I was very, very depressed. Now, I’ve found lots of friends and it helps my mental wellbeing. I was shy and sensitive, but since coming here I feel I can open up.”
The sessions have also improved her physical health. She said: “I never exercised before, and now I exercise every day for at least five minutes when I wake up.”
"I was shy and sensitive, but since coming here I feel I can open up."
For lots of participants, the goal was to adapt their diet to help lose weight or manage health conditions such as diabetes. Collectively, the group lost a total of 60kg.
_Healthy Lifestyles participant._
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## **Digitall Consortium**
In an increasingly digital world, the transition of essential services to online platforms has left many behind—particularly older adults and those with learning disabilities. To bridge this gap, Imperial College Health Partners funded a specialised consortium led by Open Age, designed to transform digital barriers into gateways of opportunity.
Through this initiative, the learners have received a personalised roadmap to digital literacy. This includes comprehensive skills assessments, and a choice of one-to-one or group support tailored to their unique pace and needs.
As a dedicated training partner within the Digitall consortium, the IA has played a pivotal role in reaching those facing dual barriers: age and limited English language skills. We have ensured that language is not an obstacle to technology. We have observed a profound shift in our project participants; what begins as an introduction to a tablet or smartphone evolves into a significant increase in both the frequency of internet use and, more importantly, the confidence to explore the digital landscape independently.
The impact of this programme has extended far beyond technical proficiency. By integrating online safeguarding into the heart of the curriculum, we have provided participants with the tools to navigate the web safely. This newfound security has had direct, real-life consequences.
Beneficiaries have transitioned from relying on others to independently booking their own medical appointments and managing prescriptions online. By mastering video calls and messaging, participants have reconnected with distant family and friends.
Participant feedback and rigorous monitoring have consistently shown a measurable rise in overall wellbeing. By fostering digital inclusion, we have not just been teaching IT skills—we have been restoring confidence, improving health access, and enhancing the quality of life for our community's most vulnerable members.
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## **Stronger Communities**
Between April and September 2024, Community Massage London and the Iranian Association partnered to deliver a comprehensive wellbeing programme. This partnership successfully integrated the specialised expertise of both organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of our beneficiaries. We are pleased to report that the project fully met all targets and expectations.
During this six-month period, the project supported 24 refugees (18 women and 6 men). Participants engaged in up to seven sessions each, including a diverse range of holistic activities: Breathing/Relaxation Techniques, Self-Massage, Reflexology, Chair Yoga and Received massage.
In June 2024, the partnership hosted a successful social and cultural event. Beyond raising awareness for health and wellbeing, the gathering served as a vital space for reducing isolation through community interaction and enhancing the experience with live music and shared enjoyment.
"Before the sessions, my body felt heavy and stiff from stress. After the massage and yoga, I feel lighter, and for the first time in months, the pain in my shoulders has eased."
_Female Participant_
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|6 men|7 aged over
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**Iranian Association, 222 King Street, London W6 0RA 0208 748 6682 www.iranianassociation.org.uk www.facebook.com/iranianassociation www.instagram.com/iranianassociationlondon**
COMPANY NO: 06124753
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
CHARITY NO: 1120205
COMPANY NO: 06124753
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPANY NO: 06124753
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
INDEX
Page
Legal and Administration Infomation
Report of Management Committee
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Independent Examlners Report
Income and Expendlture Account
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Ststements
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Address Charity
222 King Street
London
W6 ORA
Management Committee
Trustees and Company Directors
Ms Fariba Nazemi (Chair)
Mr Faridaldin Ansari (Treasurer)
Mr Mahram Moarefi
Mrs Mehran BirGan
Bankers:
Cooperative Bank plc
14 New Broadway
Ealing
London
W5 2XL
The National Westminster Bank plc
180 King Street
Hammersmith
London
W6 ORA
Indépendent Examiners:
Datasoft Accounting Services Ltd.
129 Station Road
London
NW4 4NJ
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REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMirrEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The Iranian Association (IA) is an experienced grassroots organisation supporting people from
ethnic minority backgrounds to integrate into the UK. The IA delivers a wide range of services
(in person, on phone, online) to ensure the ethnic minorities receive the support they need to
become full citizens. Our services include expert AQS and OISC accredited
welfarelimmigration adviceladvocacy, emotional supportlBACP accredited counselling.
EnglishllCT training and health awarenesslexercise workshops.
In 2024-25 over 1,600 Iranian and Farsi speaking used a range of the IA services with 450/0 of
the clients receiving support for more than 3 month. Altogether that year the IA provided over
6000 sessionslinterventions. 400 service beneficiaries benefited from multiple welfare advice
sessions. Over 100 people improved their mental wellbeing through emotional support
sessions, 120 patients were supported by the IA Heatth Advocate, 100+ people benefited from
our vaccine and cancer awareness campaigns, 50 service beneficiaries gained new skills by
attending the ESOUICT classes, 50 improved their physicallmental health through our healthy
lifestyle programme and Yoga classes. Our staff and volunteers also made home visits and
helped the housebound older and disabled people use advisory and health senrfices and
develop their IT skills in using smartphones and social media to reduce their isolation. The
case studies and client feedback have shown our services helped save livesl
Furthermore, around 25,000 people from diverse ethnic backgrounds were supported to tske
the citizenship tests at the IA to apply for British Citizenship or Settlement.
We work closely with the relevant local and national serrfices to support the service users. In
2024-25, the IA supported several hundred people who were referred by the agencies such as
NHSIGPS, Local Authorities, Social Services, Citizen Advice. DWP, Migrant Help and Mind.
The extemal agencies have told us that the client would benefit from connecting to the IA and
using our services as they experience isolation and languagelcultural barrlers.
We would Ilke to thank Trust for London, City Bridge Foundation, NHS, BME Health Forum,
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and donors for supporting the IA. The IA
receives a larger number of requests for help than we can support through our funded
programrnes, so our unrestricted income and reseNe was used to meet the higher demand for
our services; in the year under review, the IA activities that benefited from our unrestricted
income included cultural events, volunteering programme, accredited BACP counselling
sessions, immigration advice, physicallmental health awareness workshops, Yoga sessions
and artslcraft classes. The IA has received a substantial number of advice requests from the
clients outside London as people have heard about our reliabilitylreputation,
The IA also signposted the clients to relevant local services {GPs. Councils, Citizens Advice,
Colleges etc.) and linked them into our established support networks e.g. ICTIESOL classes.
By inlervening at the earliest possible stage, we pvented already vulnerable people from
sinking into poverty, homelessness or mental illness.
The IA has had strong local and national links with relevant forums, health networks. and
academiclgovernment researchers which has helped us influence policies at local and regional
levels. In 2024-25, the IA Manager continued chairing the BME Health Forum (focus on
improving how the NHS, Public Health and Councils respond to our communities). He also sat
on the Refugee Advocacy Forum (part of the Refugee Council) which has aimed to influence
local authority and govemment policies on welfare, housing and health issues.
We would like to say our heartfelt thanks to our staff and volunteers for their tireless and
productive work.
IA'S ACTIVITIES REPORT
THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
ADVICE AND INFORMATION SERVICE supports the clients in effective budgeting, help with
finding accommodation, pensionldisabilitylhousing benefits, council tax and energy bills. Form
filling, interpretingltranslation, sign-postinglreferrals are integral parts of the service.
ESOUIT TRAINING improves the knowledge of British culture and computerltablevsmart phone
skills of the beneficiaries. This increases confidence, cultural awareness and social interaction by
developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The beneficiaries access government
online sites and NHS s8rvices and reduce their isolation through social media and online
communication with familylfriends.
CITIZENSHIP ADVICE AND TEST reflects the multi-group nature of the IA by providing the
relevant informationladvice to a diverse range of the clients and helping them take the lest to apply
for Settlement or British Citizenship.
HEALTH ADVOCACY Is almed at addressing health inequalities by providing advocacy and
interpreting for the patients who feel ignored and cannot access GPS and NHS services.
HEALTH AWARENESS WORKSHOPS provides infomation and techniques to prevent ill
health and reduce anxiety. Topics include diabetes, cancer awareness, heart disease, memory Ios8
and stress. Beneficiaries learn to communicate better with health professionals and book GP
appointments online.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT dellvered through the NHS Wapmck Edinburgh wellbeing framework
helps the dients reduce stress and anxiety.
GROUP COUNSELLING helps the beneficiaries redu and manage trauma, anxiety andlor
depression. The service is delivered through group sessions with a Farsi speaking BACP
accredited counsellor.
EXERCISE SESSIONS includes yoga and breathing techniques to improve fitness and energy
levels and muscle functionlbalancelposture.
VOLUNTEERING SUPPORT builds confldence and develops skills of the job seekers and helps
them obtain references for finding work or participating in other activities.
COMMUNITYISOCIAL EVENTS reduce the isolation of the participants. engage them in cross-
cultural heritage activities and help them join networks and peer support groups.
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Report of the Management Commlttee (Contlnued)
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
F.INANCIALREVIEW
The Statement of Flnanclal Actlvities shows a surplus for the year of £78.075. Our reserves stand at
£101,163 restricted, £229,437 unrestricted and £80,000 designated. During the year £80,000 was
transferred from unrestricted reserves to a desNJnated reserve for future contingencies such as removal,
running costs and redundancies.
RISK REVIEW
The management committees activety review th8 major risks lch the charity faces on a regular
basis and believe that maintaining reserve at current levels. combined with an annual review of the
controls over key financial systems. will provide sufficient resources in the evenl of adverse
conditions. The trustees have also examined olher operational and business risks faced by Ihe
tharity and confirm that they have established systems lo miligate the significanl risks.
FIXED ASSET
The movements in tangible assets during Ihe year are shown in note 10 lo Ihe financial statements.
RESERVES
The management commlttee has 88tsblished a policy vthereby the unrestricted funds held by
Assoclation should be 100% of the resources expended. At this level the management committee
feels they would be able to contlnue th8 current activities of the Association in the event of a significant
drop in funding.
INVESTMENT POLICY
The consthution authorises the Managemenl Comrnltte8 lo make and hold investments uslrKd the
general funds of the charfty.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Iranian Association for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Report of the Truslees arKI the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Klngdom Accounting Slandards (Unlled Klngdom Generalty Accepted
AccountlrwJ Practlce).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give
a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of Ihe Incoming resources and
applicatlon of resources, induding the income and expendlture. of the charitable company for that
period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustee5 are requSr8d to:
Select suilabkn accountlThJ polici8s and apply them consistenty;
Make judgernents and estimates Ihal are reasonable and pNdent;
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjecl to any material
departures
Disclosed and explalned In the financial statements;
Prepare Ihe finandal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
assume thal the charity will continue on trt basis.
The management committ88 is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose with
the sOnable ac£uracy al any time the financial position of the company and to enable to enswe thal
the financial slatements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the constStulion. They are also
responsible for safeguardlng the assels of Ihe company and hence for laking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detention of fraud and olher iwregularities.
Approved by order of the board of tnjstees on 29 December 2025 and signed on its behall by:
Ms Fariba Nazemi (Chair of MC)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF IRANIAN ASSOCIAMON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Indepondont examinorfs report to the trustees of Iranian Assoclatlon Company.)
I report to Ihg charity trustees on my examin8tion of the accounts of the Company for the
period ended 31 March 2025
Responslbllltles and basls of rep¢)rt
As the charity's trust8os of the Ccwnpany {and also Its dlrector5 for the purposes of
company18w) you are responslble for the preparation ofthe accounts in accordance
wtth the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 {Ihe 2006 ACV).
Having satisfled myself thal the accounts of the Company are not required tr) be
audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eltrJlble for Independent examinatlon,
I report in respect of my examination of your ¢harlVs accounts as Carr1 out under
section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {Ih8 2011 Act,). In carrylng out my
examlnation I have followed the Directlons glven by th8 Charlty Commission under
8e¢tlon 145<5) {b) of the 2011 Acl.
Ind•p•ndent •xamln•rfs statèment
I have completed my examlnatlon. I confirm that no matteTS have come to my attention
Sn connection with the axamination gfvlng me cause to belleve:
accounling records wer8 riot kept In r6sp8ct of the Company as required by Section
386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply wlth Ihe accountlng requirements of section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requlremenl that the accounts give a true and fair vlew whlch
is not a mattor considered as part of an independent examinatlon: or
the accounts have nol be8n prepared In accordance with the methods al prinuples
of the Statement of Rewmmended Practlce for accountlng and reporting by charitl8S
(applicable to charitias prepariry thelr accounts In 8ccord8nce with the Financial
Reporting Stsndard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)).
I have no ¢J)ncerns and have Come across no othgr matters In connectfon wlth the
examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to en8ble a proper
understaniflng of the accounts to b8 r88ched.
Mr Isaac Cohen Haqi
Datasoft Accountlng Servi
129 Station Road
London
NW4 4NJ
Ltd
Cohen Accountants
ation Road
London NW4 4NJ
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COMPANY NO: 06124753
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Notes
2025
2025
2025
2024
Income and Exponditure
Incoming Resources
Grants Receivable
Contractual Income
Other Income (Donations)
152,269
152,269
231.705
7.086
123,911
159,247
25,635
231.705
7,086
Total Incomlng Resourc88
238,791
152,269
391,060
308.793
Resourcos Expended
Dlrect charltable
expenditure
Activities
Other expenditure
Fundraising and Publicity
Management and
Administration
138,884
124,352
262,236
247,712
13.105
1,687
14,792
14,676
26,806
8,151
34,957
46.445
Total R•source8
expended
178,795
134,190
312,985
308,833
Net Incomingl(Outgoing)
Resourcos for the Year
59,996
18,079
78,075
(40)
Balances brought fOard
at 1 April 2022
249.441
83,084
332,525
332,$85
Balances Carried Forward
at 31st March 2023
309.437
101,163
410,600
332,525
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other
than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in note 14 to the financial statemenls.
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
Notes
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
10
15,590
11.789
Current Assets
Debtors
Deposits & Cash
Bank Account
8.532
249.303
18,078
151,102
225,397
125,620
Saving Account
11
427,015
351,017
Curront Llabllltles
Creditors: Short temi
Payroll Taxation
VAT Llablllty
12
13,892
3,260
14,853
23,315
6,966
32,005
30,281
N•1 Current Assets
395.010
320,736
Net As8ets
410,600
332,525
FUNDS
Restricted
Unrestricted
Designated
13
13
13
101,163
229,437
80,000
83,084
169,441
80.000
TOTAL FUNDS
410,600
332,525
Trustees, statement required by Section 249B(4) for the year ended 31 st March 2025:
In approving these financial statements as trustees of the company we hereby confimi:
(a) that for the year ended 31 st March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption conferred by Section 477
of the Companies Act 2006;
(b) That no notice has been deposited at the registered office of the company pursuant to Section 476 of the
Companies Act 2006 requesting that an audit be conducted for the year ended 31st March 2025 and
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COMPANY NO: 06124753
@ that we acknowledge our responsibilities for:
(1) ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with Section 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
(2) preparing financial statement which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the company as
at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the year ended on that date in accordance
with the requirements of Seclion 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of
the companies Act 2006 relating to financial stalements. so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements have been prepad in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 December 2025 and were signed on its
behalf by:
Mr Farid8ldin Ansari
(Treasurer)
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial ststements.
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. Accounting Policies
Basls of preparlng the financial statements
The financial slatements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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 2015)" Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is
probable th81 the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabililies are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is 8 legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings thal aggregate all cost relaled to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attribuled
to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on 8 basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed a88Ots
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:
Office, Kitchen & Equipment 20% per annum on reducing balance.
2. Grants Recelvabl•
The following reslrlcted grants have been received for the financial year..
2025
2024
Trust for London
City Bridge Foundation
BME Forum - Comic Relief and
other
BME Forum - Health Advocacy
Open Age Digilal
Friends of Charing Cross
Community Massage London
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham
Kingston University
British Museum
48,550
33,681
38,000
16,533
22,551
23,000
14,473
28,945
20,150
9,685
3,000
5,470
1,000
1,128
5,000
4,714
300
152.269
123,911
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
3. Contractual Income
The following contractual income was received during the year
2025
2024
PSI and Other Online Tests
BTL Group
213,475
18,230
144,525
14,722
231,705
159,247
4. Dlrect Charltable
Expenses
Unrnstricte
d Funds
Rostricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
Wages & Salaries
Employers NIC
62,224
15,931
42,223
11,930
104,447
27,861
94,128
27,510
Office Charge: Rent, Utility,
Rate & Telephone
Postage, Printing,
Stationery, Marketing,
Books & Software
Volunteering
Training
Health Advocacy
Emotional Wellbeing -
Counselling
Tuition Fees
Advice
Communications
Travel Expenses
Test Super4ision
Food Vouchers
EW Project {Admin)
17,354
17,354
34,708
36,594
1,194
9,888
1,194
9,887
690
14,182
2,388
19,775
690
14,182
1,052
18,855
72
14,375
24,100
2,792
24,100
5,585
380
1,260
3,508
25,612
260
11.025
9,729
170
1,260
3,265
26,942
260
2,675
2,793
380
3,508
25,612
Total
138,884
124.352
263,236
247.712
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
S. Fundraislng and
Publicity
Unrestrlcte
d Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Wages and Salaries
Employers NIC
8,084
1,347
1,300
87
9,384
1,434
9,384
1.434
OFfKe Charge: Rent, Utility.
Rate & Telephone
Postage, Printing,
Stationery, Advertising
Events, Fundraising &
Refreshment
Equipment Hire
540
60
600
600
160
240
400
400
2,974
2,974
2,858
Total
13,105
1,687
14,792
14,676
6. Management and
Administratlon of the
Charity
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrocted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
7,734
714
2,771
2025
2025
7,820
795
2,771
2024
7,820
795
2,771
Wages and Salaries
Employers NIC
Insurance & Subscriptions
Offic8 Charge: Rent, Utility,
Rate & Telephone
Postage, Printing,
Stationery, Advertising
Bank Charges and Interest
Depreciation of Equipment
Audit & Accountancy
Legal & Professional Fees
Room Hire
Consumables
Maintenance
Project's Admin &
Workshops
Other costs
86
81
675
75
750
750
450
54
3,897
2,400
50
500
500
53
2,947
2,400
500
1,523
1,509
18,602
3,897
2,400
34
2,055
1,759
3,235
2,055
1,759
3.235
5,770
5,770
1,242
2,675
3.600
1,242
Totsl
26,806
8.151
34957
46,445
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
7. Net Incoming
Resources for the Year
Total
Funds
2025
2024
This stated after charging:
Depreciation
Independent Examiner
Remuneration
3,897
2,947
2,400
2,400
Totsl
6.297
5,347
8. Staff Costs and
Numbers
Total
Fund8
2025
2024
Stsff costs were as follows:
Salaries and Wages
Employerfs NIC
121,651
30,090
111,332
29,739
Totsl
151,741
141.071
No member of the Board of Trustees received any remuneratlon during th8 year.
The average weekly number of employees (Full-time equivalent) durlng the year was as
follows:
Total
Funds
2025
2024
Activities
Fundraising and Publicity
Management and administration
9. Corporatlon Tax
The Association is exempt frorn Corporation Tax as it applies all its income to
fulfil its charitable purposes.
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
10. Fixed Assets
Office
Kitchen &
Equipment
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
48,978
7,699
As at 31st March 2025
56,677
Accumulated
Dèprèciatlon
01 April 2024
Charge for the Period
37,190
3,897
At 31st March 2025
41,087
Net Book Value
At 31st March 2025
15,590
31st March 2024
13,483
11. Debtors
2025
2024
Income Receivable
Other
7,290
1,242
714
4,118
8,532
89,977
12. Liabilities Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Deferred Grants
Accruals
Other
VAT Liability
9,010
8,732
5,160
4,565
13,892
13,575
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COMPANY NO: i124793
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
13. Movements in funds
At
31
March
Incomlng
Outgolng
Transfers
At
Resources
Resources
31 Marc
2024
2025
2025
2025
2025
Restricted
Activities Fund
83.084
152.269
134,190
101,163
Total Re8trfcted Funds
83,084
152,269
134,190
101,163
Unrnstrictod
Deslgnated Funds
General Fund8
80,000
80,000
149.437
169,441
158.791
178,795
Total Unre8tricted Funds
169,441
158,791
178,795
80,000
149,437
Total Fund8
332,525
311,060
312,985
80,000
410,600
Balances on rastricted funds represent unspent amount given specifically for individual activities.
These balanS will be carried forward and spent on each specific activlty In the following financial year.
14.Analysls of Net assots
between funds
Restrlcted
Funds
General
Funds
Total
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cuent Liabilities
15,590
216,158
(15,362)
216,386
15,590
427,015
(32,005)
410,600
203,567
(16,643)
186,924
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COMPANY NO: 06124753
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
CHARITY NO: 1120205
COMPANY NO: 06124753
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPANY NO: 06124753
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
INDEX
Page
Legal and Administration Infomation
Report of Management Committee
24
Independent Examlners Report
Income and Expendlture Account
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Ststements
9-14
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Address Charity
222 King Street
London
W6 ORA
Management Committee
Trustees and Company Directors
Ms Fariba Nazemi (Chair)
Mr Faridaldin Ansari (Treasurer)
Mr Mahram Moarefi
Mrs Mehran BirGan
Bankers:
Cooperative Bank plc
14 New Broadway
Ealing
London
W5 2XL
The National Westminster Bank plc
180 King Street
Hammersmith
London
W6 ORA
Indépendent Examiners:
Datasoft Accounting Services Ltd.
129 Station Road
London
NW4 4NJ
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REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMirrEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The Iranian Association (IA) is an experienced grassroots organisation supporting people from
ethnic minority backgrounds to integrate into the UK. The IA delivers a wide range of services
(in person, on phone, online) to ensure the ethnic minorities receive the support they need to
become full citizens. Our services include expert AQS and OISC accredited
welfarelimmigration adviceladvocacy, emotional supportlBACP accredited counselling.
EnglishllCT training and health awarenesslexercise workshops.
In 2024-25 over 1,600 Iranian and Farsi speaking used a range of the IA services with 450/0 of
the clients receiving support for more than 3 month. Altogether that year the IA provided over
6000 sessionslinterventions. 400 service beneficiaries benefited from multiple welfare advice
sessions. Over 100 people improved their mental wellbeing through emotional support
sessions, 120 patients were supported by the IA Heatth Advocate, 100+ people benefited from
our vaccine and cancer awareness campaigns, 50 service beneficiaries gained new skills by
attending the ESOUICT classes, 50 improved their physicallmental health through our healthy
lifestyle programme and Yoga classes. Our staff and volunteers also made home visits and
helped the housebound older and disabled people use advisory and health senrfices and
develop their IT skills in using smartphones and social media to reduce their isolation. The
case studies and client feedback have shown our services helped save livesl
Furthermore, around 25,000 people from diverse ethnic backgrounds were supported to tske
the citizenship tests at the IA to apply for British Citizenship or Settlement.
We work closely with the relevant local and national serrfices to support the service users. In
2024-25, the IA supported several hundred people who were referred by the agencies such as
NHSIGPS, Local Authorities, Social Services, Citizen Advice. DWP, Migrant Help and Mind.
The extemal agencies have told us that the client would benefit from connecting to the IA and
using our services as they experience isolation and languagelcultural barrlers.
We would Ilke to thank Trust for London, City Bridge Foundation, NHS, BME Health Forum,
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and donors for supporting the IA. The IA
receives a larger number of requests for help than we can support through our funded
programrnes, so our unrestricted income and reseNe was used to meet the higher demand for
our services; in the year under review, the IA activities that benefited from our unrestricted
income included cultural events, volunteering programme, accredited BACP counselling
sessions, immigration advice, physicallmental health awareness workshops, Yoga sessions
and artslcraft classes. The IA has received a substantial number of advice requests from the
clients outside London as people have heard about our reliabilitylreputation,
The IA also signposted the clients to relevant local services {GPs. Councils, Citizens Advice,
Colleges etc.) and linked them into our established support networks e.g. ICTIESOL classes.
By inlervening at the earliest possible stage, we pvented already vulnerable people from
sinking into poverty, homelessness or mental illness.
The IA has had strong local and national links with relevant forums, health networks. and
academiclgovernment researchers which has helped us influence policies at local and regional
levels. In 2024-25, the IA Manager continued chairing the BME Health Forum (focus on
improving how the NHS, Public Health and Councils respond to our communities). He also sat
on the Refugee Advocacy Forum (part of the Refugee Council) which has aimed to influence
local authority and govemment policies on welfare, housing and health issues.
We would like to say our heartfelt thanks to our staff and volunteers for their tireless and
productive work.
IA'S ACTIVITIES REPORT
THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
ADVICE AND INFORMATION SERVICE supports the clients in effective budgeting, help with
finding accommodation, pensionldisabilitylhousing benefits, council tax and energy bills. Form
filling, interpretingltranslation, sign-postinglreferrals are integral parts of the service.
ESOUIT TRAINING improves the knowledge of British culture and computerltablevsmart phone
skills of the beneficiaries. This increases confidence, cultural awareness and social interaction by
developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The beneficiaries access government
online sites and NHS s8rvices and reduce their isolation through social media and online
communication with familylfriends.
CITIZENSHIP ADVICE AND TEST reflects the multi-group nature of the IA by providing the
relevant informationladvice to a diverse range of the clients and helping them take the lest to apply
for Settlement or British Citizenship.
HEALTH ADVOCACY Is almed at addressing health inequalities by providing advocacy and
interpreting for the patients who feel ignored and cannot access GPS and NHS services.
HEALTH AWARENESS WORKSHOPS provides infomation and techniques to prevent ill
health and reduce anxiety. Topics include diabetes, cancer awareness, heart disease, memory Ios8
and stress. Beneficiaries learn to communicate better with health professionals and book GP
appointments online.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT dellvered through the NHS Wapmck Edinburgh wellbeing framework
helps the dients reduce stress and anxiety.
GROUP COUNSELLING helps the beneficiaries redu and manage trauma, anxiety andlor
depression. The service is delivered through group sessions with a Farsi speaking BACP
accredited counsellor.
EXERCISE SESSIONS includes yoga and breathing techniques to improve fitness and energy
levels and muscle functionlbalancelposture.
VOLUNTEERING SUPPORT builds confldence and develops skills of the job seekers and helps
them obtain references for finding work or participating in other activities.
COMMUNITYISOCIAL EVENTS reduce the isolation of the participants. engage them in cross-
cultural heritage activities and help them join networks and peer support groups.
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Report of the Management Commlttee (Contlnued)
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
F.INANCIALREVIEW
The Statement of Flnanclal Actlvities shows a surplus for the year of £78.075. Our reserves stand at
£101,163 restricted, £229,437 unrestricted and £80,000 designated. During the year £80,000 was
transferred from unrestricted reserves to a desNJnated reserve for future contingencies such as removal,
running costs and redundancies.
RISK REVIEW
The management committees activety review th8 major risks lch the charity faces on a regular
basis and believe that maintaining reserve at current levels. combined with an annual review of the
controls over key financial systems. will provide sufficient resources in the evenl of adverse
conditions. The trustees have also examined olher operational and business risks faced by Ihe
tharity and confirm that they have established systems lo miligate the significanl risks.
FIXED ASSET
The movements in tangible assets during Ihe year are shown in note 10 lo Ihe financial statements.
RESERVES
The management commlttee has 88tsblished a policy vthereby the unrestricted funds held by
Assoclation should be 100% of the resources expended. At this level the management committee
feels they would be able to contlnue th8 current activities of the Association in the event of a significant
drop in funding.
INVESTMENT POLICY
The consthution authorises the Managemenl Comrnltte8 lo make and hold investments uslrKd the
general funds of the charfty.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Iranian Association for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Report of the Truslees arKI the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Klngdom Accounting Slandards (Unlled Klngdom Generalty Accepted
AccountlrwJ Practlce).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give
a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of Ihe Incoming resources and
applicatlon of resources, induding the income and expendlture. of the charitable company for that
period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustee5 are requSr8d to:
Select suilabkn accountlThJ polici8s and apply them consistenty;
Make judgernents and estimates Ihal are reasonable and pNdent;
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjecl to any material
departures
Disclosed and explalned In the financial statements;
Prepare Ihe finandal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
assume thal the charity will continue on trt basis.
The management committ88 is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose with
the sOnable ac£uracy al any time the financial position of the company and to enable to enswe thal
the financial slatements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the constStulion. They are also
responsible for safeguardlng the assels of Ihe company and hence for laking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detention of fraud and olher iwregularities.
Approved by order of the board of tnjstees on 29 December 2025 and signed on its behall by:
Ms Fariba Nazemi (Chair of MC)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF IRANIAN ASSOCIAMON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Indepondont examinorfs report to the trustees of Iranian Assoclatlon Company.)
I report to Ihg charity trustees on my examin8tion of the accounts of the Company for the
period ended 31 March 2025
Responslbllltles and basls of rep¢)rt
As the charity's trust8os of the Ccwnpany {and also Its dlrector5 for the purposes of
company18w) you are responslble for the preparation ofthe accounts in accordance
wtth the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 {Ihe 2006 ACV).
Having satisfled myself thal the accounts of the Company are not required tr) be
audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eltrJlble for Independent examinatlon,
I report in respect of my examination of your ¢harlVs accounts as Carr1 out under
section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {Ih8 2011 Act,). In carrylng out my
examlnation I have followed the Directlons glven by th8 Charlty Commission under
8e¢tlon 145<5) {b) of the 2011 Acl.
Ind•p•ndent •xamln•rfs statèment
I have completed my examlnatlon. I confirm that no matteTS have come to my attention
Sn connection with the axamination gfvlng me cause to belleve:
accounling records wer8 riot kept In r6sp8ct of the Company as required by Section
386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply wlth Ihe accountlng requirements of section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requlremenl that the accounts give a true and fair vlew whlch
is not a mattor considered as part of an independent examinatlon: or
the accounts have nol be8n prepared In accordance with the methods al prinuples
of the Statement of Rewmmended Practlce for accountlng and reporting by charitl8S
(applicable to charitias prepariry thelr accounts In 8ccord8nce with the Financial
Reporting Stsndard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)).
I have no ¢J)ncerns and have Come across no othgr matters In connectfon wlth the
examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to en8ble a proper
understaniflng of the accounts to b8 r88ched.
Mr Isaac Cohen Haqi
Datasoft Accountlng Servi
129 Station Road
London
NW4 4NJ
Ltd
Cohen Accountants
ation Road
London NW4 4NJ
Date..
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02f.
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COMPANY NO: 06124753
IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Notes
2025
2025
2025
2024
Income and Exponditure
Incoming Resources
Grants Receivable
Contractual Income
Other Income (Donations)
152,269
152,269
231.705
7.086
123,911
159,247
25,635
231.705
7,086
Total Incomlng Resourc88
238,791
152,269
391,060
308.793
Resourcos Expended
Dlrect charltable
expenditure
Activities
Other expenditure
Fundraising and Publicity
Management and
Administration
138,884
124,352
262,236
247,712
13.105
1,687
14,792
14,676
26,806
8,151
34,957
46.445
Total R•source8
expended
178,795
134,190
312,985
308,833
Net Incomingl(Outgoing)
Resourcos for the Year
59,996
18,079
78,075
(40)
Balances brought fOard
at 1 April 2022
249.441
83,084
332,525
332,$85
Balances Carried Forward
at 31st March 2023
309.437
101,163
410,600
332,525
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other
than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in note 14 to the financial statemenls.
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
Notes
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
10
15,590
11.789
Current Assets
Debtors
Deposits & Cash
Bank Account
8.532
249.303
18,078
151,102
225,397
125,620
Saving Account
11
427,015
351,017
Curront Llabllltles
Creditors: Short temi
Payroll Taxation
VAT Llablllty
12
13,892
3,260
14,853
23,315
6,966
32,005
30,281
N•1 Current Assets
395.010
320,736
Net As8ets
410,600
332,525
FUNDS
Restricted
Unrestricted
Designated
13
13
13
101,163
229,437
80,000
83,084
169,441
80.000
TOTAL FUNDS
410,600
332,525
Trustees, statement required by Section 249B(4) for the year ended 31 st March 2025:
In approving these financial statements as trustees of the company we hereby confimi:
(a) that for the year ended 31 st March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption conferred by Section 477
of the Companies Act 2006;
(b) That no notice has been deposited at the registered office of the company pursuant to Section 476 of the
Companies Act 2006 requesting that an audit be conducted for the year ended 31st March 2025 and
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COMPANY NO: 06124753
@ that we acknowledge our responsibilities for:
(1) ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with Section 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
(2) preparing financial statement which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the company as
at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the year ended on that date in accordance
with the requirements of Seclion 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of
the companies Act 2006 relating to financial stalements. so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements have been prepad in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 29 December 2025 and were signed on its
behalf by:
Mr Farid8ldin Ansari
(Treasurer)
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial ststements.
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. Accounting Policies
Basls of preparlng the financial statements
The financial slatements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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 2015)" Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is
probable th81 the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabililies are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is 8 legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings thal aggregate all cost relaled to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attribuled
to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on 8 basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed a88Ots
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:
Office, Kitchen & Equipment 20% per annum on reducing balance.
2. Grants Recelvabl•
The following reslrlcted grants have been received for the financial year..
2025
2024
Trust for London
City Bridge Foundation
BME Forum - Comic Relief and
other
BME Forum - Health Advocacy
Open Age Digilal
Friends of Charing Cross
Community Massage London
LB of Hammersmith & Fulham
Kingston University
British Museum
48,550
33,681
38,000
16,533
22,551
23,000
14,473
28,945
20,150
9,685
3,000
5,470
1,000
1,128
5,000
4,714
300
152.269
123,911
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
3. Contractual Income
The following contractual income was received during the year
2025
2024
PSI and Other Online Tests
BTL Group
213,475
18,230
144,525
14,722
231,705
159,247
4. Dlrect Charltable
Expenses
Unrnstricte
d Funds
Rostricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
Wages & Salaries
Employers NIC
62,224
15,931
42,223
11,930
104,447
27,861
94,128
27,510
Office Charge: Rent, Utility,
Rate & Telephone
Postage, Printing,
Stationery, Marketing,
Books & Software
Volunteering
Training
Health Advocacy
Emotional Wellbeing -
Counselling
Tuition Fees
Advice
Communications
Travel Expenses
Test Super4ision
Food Vouchers
EW Project {Admin)
17,354
17,354
34,708
36,594
1,194
9,888
1,194
9,887
690
14,182
2,388
19,775
690
14,182
1,052
18,855
72
14,375
24,100
2,792
24,100
5,585
380
1,260
3,508
25,612
260
11.025
9,729
170
1,260
3,265
26,942
260
2,675
2,793
380
3,508
25,612
Total
138,884
124.352
263,236
247.712
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
S. Fundraislng and
Publicity
Unrestrlcte
d Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Wages and Salaries
Employers NIC
8,084
1,347
1,300
87
9,384
1,434
9,384
1.434
OFfKe Charge: Rent, Utility.
Rate & Telephone
Postage, Printing,
Stationery, Advertising
Events, Fundraising &
Refreshment
Equipment Hire
540
60
600
600
160
240
400
400
2,974
2,974
2,858
Total
13,105
1,687
14,792
14,676
6. Management and
Administratlon of the
Charity
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrocted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
7,734
714
2,771
2025
2025
7,820
795
2,771
2024
7,820
795
2,771
Wages and Salaries
Employers NIC
Insurance & Subscriptions
Offic8 Charge: Rent, Utility,
Rate & Telephone
Postage, Printing,
Stationery, Advertising
Bank Charges and Interest
Depreciation of Equipment
Audit & Accountancy
Legal & Professional Fees
Room Hire
Consumables
Maintenance
Project's Admin &
Workshops
Other costs
86
81
675
75
750
750
450
54
3,897
2,400
50
500
500
53
2,947
2,400
500
1,523
1,509
18,602
3,897
2,400
34
2,055
1,759
3,235
2,055
1,759
3.235
5,770
5,770
1,242
2,675
3.600
1,242
Totsl
26,806
8.151
34957
46,445
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
7. Net Incoming
Resources for the Year
Total
Funds
2025
2024
This stated after charging:
Depreciation
Independent Examiner
Remuneration
3,897
2,947
2,400
2,400
Totsl
6.297
5,347
8. Staff Costs and
Numbers
Total
Fund8
2025
2024
Stsff costs were as follows:
Salaries and Wages
Employerfs NIC
121,651
30,090
111,332
29,739
Totsl
151,741
141.071
No member of the Board of Trustees received any remuneratlon during th8 year.
The average weekly number of employees (Full-time equivalent) durlng the year was as
follows:
Total
Funds
2025
2024
Activities
Fundraising and Publicity
Management and administration
9. Corporatlon Tax
The Association is exempt frorn Corporation Tax as it applies all its income to
fulfil its charitable purposes.
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
10. Fixed Assets
Office
Kitchen &
Equipment
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
48,978
7,699
As at 31st March 2025
56,677
Accumulated
Dèprèciatlon
01 April 2024
Charge for the Period
37,190
3,897
At 31st March 2025
41,087
Net Book Value
At 31st March 2025
15,590
31st March 2024
13,483
11. Debtors
2025
2024
Income Receivable
Other
7,290
1,242
714
4,118
8,532
89,977
12. Liabilities Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Deferred Grants
Accruals
Other
VAT Liability
9,010
8,732
5,160
4,565
13,892
13,575
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IRANIAN ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
13. Movements in funds
At
31
March
Incomlng
Outgolng
Transfers
At
Resources
Resources
31 Marc
2024
2025
2025
2025
2025
Restricted
Activities Fund
83.084
152.269
134,190
101,163
Total Re8trfcted Funds
83,084
152,269
134,190
101,163
Unrnstrictod
Deslgnated Funds
General Fund8
80,000
80,000
149.437
169,441
158.791
178,795
Total Unre8tricted Funds
169,441
158,791
178,795
80,000
149,437
Total Fund8
332,525
311,060
312,985
80,000
410,600
Balances on rastricted funds represent unspent amount given specifically for individual activities.
These balanS will be carried forward and spent on each specific activlty In the following financial year.
14.Analysls of Net assots
between funds
Restrlcted
Funds
General
Funds
Total
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cuent Liabilities
15,590
216,158
(15,362)
216,386
15,590
427,015
(32,005)
410,600
203,567
(16,643)
186,924
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