REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06308078 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1120609
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FOR
INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Brindley Millen Ltd 167 Turners Hill
Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9BH
INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
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| Chair’s Report | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAIR’S REPORT
for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
I would like to begin by wishing everyone the best of health. The period of April 2020 to March 2021 has been incredibly challenging and has shown, poignantly, the importance of compassion and collaboration.
Like other charities and organisations across the globe, Integration Support Services has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw a great shift in the needs of our service users and adapted our delivery methods accordingly, for instance, moving to online ESOL classes, IAG sessions and conversation groups. In addition, we delivered a greater number of food parcels than in previous years, responding to the community's pressing needs.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our funders, including the National Lottery Community Fund, BBC Children in Need, Essex Community Foundation and Harlow Council. Our funders help to facilitate the vital work that ISS undertakes. We are also privileged to work with several partner organisations across Essex and Hertfordshire, all of whom help us to make a lasting impact on people's lives.
I would also like to thank our talented team of staff and volunteers for their bravery and determination. Due to their strength, ISS is able to help families and individuals spanning diverse communities.
As a charity, we will do our best to navigate these difficult times.
Sumana Begum, Chair
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Aims, Objects and Activities
The objects and activities of the charitable company are for the benefit of the public in Essex and Hertfordshire, and specifically in West Essex and East Herts area.
Constitutional Aims
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To advance education and relieve financial hardship amongst those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status, other migrants and their families, principally those in Essex and Hertfordshire particularly by the provision of legal and other advice.
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- To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those seeking asylum and those granted refugee status, other migrants and their families, principally those residents in Essex and Hertfordshire.
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- To advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees, those seeking asylum and migrants, to promote community cohesion, social inclusion and a better understanding between communities.
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The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for the benefit of the community in Essex and Hertfordshire to improve the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.
Mission Statement
Supporting the successful integration of migrants, refugees, BME community members and groups in Essex and Hertfordshire.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Treasurer's Report (2020/21)
We are delighted to report another successful year. Looking back, it's been a year of embracing changes: we have welcomed some new members of staff, volunteers and trustees and we have said goodbye to some long-standing members of Integration Support Service ( ISS)
This year, we were deeply affected by the pandemic. The pandemic meant that demand for our services grew and we had to adapt as an organisation. I am extremely proud of the fantastic efforts made by our team of staff and volunteers to realign the services to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
I want to thank our partners and funders, some of whom are: The National Lottery Community Fund, BBC Children in Need, Essex Community Foundation and Harlow Council, who have all worked closely with us during this difficult period. Their support has been invaluable.
Finally, I would like to thank all our staff, volunteers and trustees. Thank you for everything; we couldn't have done it without you.
Addie Adewole Treasurer
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Integration Support Services is governed by a board of Trustees who have the power to appoint, and remove, any member as and when necessary. All Trustees give their time and expertise freely receiving no remuneration for their work as a Trustee.
The board are a multi-disciplinary group bringing a variety of skills to the charity. The board has appointed a Chief Executive Officer who has executive responsibility for the strategic development and management of the organisation, the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan as developed, and for the growth and expansion of the organisation, under the supervision of and with the support of, the Board of Directors.
Reporting to the Chair and the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer has overall responsibility for service delivery, advocacy, policy development and research programmes.
The governing document of ISS is the Memorandum of Association as revised and agreed with the charity commission on 14th November 2010. The charity is also a company limited by guarantee.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06308078 (England and Wales)
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Registered Charity number
1120609
Registered office
Office 37, Latton Bush Centre Southern Way Harlow Essex CM18 7BL
Trustees
Doreen Sangster (resigned 23.7.20) Alla Kurhanska (resigned 15.7.21) Timothy Tabaaro Tumwesigire (resigned 16.6.20) Valentina Ellice (resigned 15.6.21) Sarvamangala Jayashetty (resigned 10.2.21) Pooja Jain (appointed 2.10.20) (resigned 12.2.21) Sayali Nikhil Shah (appointed 2.10.20) (resigned 12.2.21) Adeola Ikeoluwa Adewole (appointed 20.5.21) Sumana Begum (appointed 21.1.21) Jabeen Haque (appointed 11.11.21)
Company Secretary
Sangita Mittra
Independent Examiner
Brindley Millen Ltd 167 Turners Hill Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9BH
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Mar 31, 2022
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
..............................................................................Sumana Begum (Mar 31, 2022 15:36 GMT+1)
Sumana Begum - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Integration Support Services ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
mwbrindley
mwbrindley (Mar 31, 2022 15:47 GMT+1)
Maurice Brindley BSc FCA Brindley Millen Ltd 167 Turners Hill Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9BH Mar 31, 2022 Date: .............................................
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 778 Charitable activities 3 Integration Support Services 24,687 Total 25,465 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 4 Integration Support Services 20,721 NET INCOME 4,744 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 73,886 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 78,630 |
Restricted funds £ 2 161,231 161,233 147,256 13,977 49,060 63,037 |
31.3.21 31.3.20 Total Total funds funds £ £ 780 1,245 185,918 196,527 186,698 197,772 167,977 156,054 18,721 41,718 122,946 81,228 141,667 122,946 |
31.3.21 31.3.20 Total Total funds funds £ £ 780 1,245 185,918 196,527 186,698 197,772 167,977 156,054 18,721 41,718 122,946 81,228 141,667 122,946 |
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| 197,772 156,054 |
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| 41,718 81,228 |
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| 122,946 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06308078)
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2021
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 84,205 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (5,575) NET CURRENT ASSETS 78,630 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 78,630 NET ASSETS 78,630 FUNDS 11 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ 63,037 - 63,037 63,037 63,037 |
31.3.21 Total funds £ 147,242 (5,575) 141,667 141,667 141,667 78,630 63,037 141,667 |
31.3.20 Total funds £ 124,962 (2,016) 122,946 122,946 122,946 73,886 49,060 122,946 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .............................................Mar 31, 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
Adeola Adewole (Mar 31, 2022 15:39 GMT+1)
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Adeola Ikeoluwa Adewole - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern
The financial statements 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 2019)', 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.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements are presented in sterling (£).
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
No significant judgements have been made during the course of preparing these financial statements. There are no sources of estimation uncertainty.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a 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 that aggregate all cost 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 resources.
Taxation
The company, being a charity, is not liable for income tax or corporation tax. Value Added Tax is not recoverable and is included in the relevant charges for expenses.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount, Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at bank and in hand
cast at bank and in hand includes cash and current bank accounts.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount.
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 cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Donated goods and services
Donated goods and services are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as both income and expenditure, items are included at market value.
Company status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees named on page 1. In the event of the charity being wound up, the potential liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity.
Financial instruments
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Company status
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially settled at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Gifts 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Grants Integration Support Services Sales & Other Income Integration Support Services Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: BBC Children in Need National Lottery Community Fund Essex Community Foundation (Chiron Fund) Essex Community Foundation (Key Fund) Essex County Council - Youth Volunteering grant Harlow District Council Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Integration Support Services 5. SUPPORT COSTS Integration Support Services |
Direct Costs £ 163,091 |
31.3.21 31.3.20 £ £ 780 1,245 31.3.21 31.3.20 £ £ 171,231 181,834 14,687 14,693 185,918 196,527 31.3.21 31.3.20 £ £ 32,557 21,360 76,674 76,674 - 10,000 15,000 - - 1,300 10,000 10,000 37,000 62,500 171,231 181,834 Support costs (see note 5) Totals £ £ 4,886 167,977 Governance costs £ 4,886 |
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Independent examination fee | 1,956 | 1,956 |
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
Trustees' expenses
| Trustees' expenses | ||
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| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Trustees' expenses | 2,110 | 360 |
Trustees expenses represent room hire, refreshments and travel costs incurred by trustees for meetings.
8. STAFF COSTS
| STAFF COSTS | ||
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| Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Full-time equivalent |
31.3.21 £ 91,958 3,258 6,253 101,469 31.3.21 4 |
31.3.20 £ 94,939 4,310 2,646 |
| 101,895 | ||
| 31.3.20 4 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees and the CEO. The total remuneration of the key management of the charity were £10,946 (2020: £28,813)
9. 2019/20 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1,245 Charitable activities Integration Support Services 24,693 Total 25,938 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Integration Support Services 12,030 NET INCOME 13,908 |
Restricted funds £ - 171,834 171,834 144,024 27,810 |
Total funds £ 1,245 196,527 |
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| 197,772 156,054 |
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| 41,718 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
9. 2019/20 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Accrued expenses 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds National Lottery Community Fund Ministry of Housing, Communites and Local Government Youth Volunteering TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds BBC Children in Need National Lottery Community Fund Ministry of Housing, Communites and Local Government Youth Volunteering Essex Community Foundation (Key Fund) TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted Restricted Total fund funds funds £ £ £ 59,978 21,250 81,228 73,886 49,060 122,946 31.3.21 31.3.20 £ £ 3,619 60 1,956 1,956 5,575 2,016 Net movement At At 1.4.20 in funds 31.3.21 £ £ £ 73,886 4,744 78,630 42,911 20,126 63,037 4,849 (4,849) - 1,300 (1,300) - 49,060 13,977 63,037 122,946 18,721 141,667 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 25,465 (20,721) 4,744 32,557 (32,557) - 76,675 (56,549) 20,126 37,001 (41,850) (4,849) - (1,300) (1,300) 15,000 (15,000) - 161,233 (147,256) 13,977 186,698 (167,977) 18,721 |
Total funds £ 81,228 |
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| 122,946 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds National Lottery Community Fund Ministry of Housing, Communites and Local Government Youth Volunteering TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds BBC Children in Need National Lottery Community Fund Essex Community Foundation (Chiron Fund) Ministry of Housing, Communites and Local Government Youth Volunteering TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At At 1.4.19 in funds 31.3.20 £ £ £ 59,978 13,908 73,886 - 42,911 42,911 21,250 (16,401) 4,849 - 1,300 1,300 21,250 27,810 49,060 81,228 41,718 122,946 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 25,938 (12,030) 13,908 21,360 (21,360) - 76,674 (33,763) 42,911 10,000 (10,000) - 62,500 (78,901) (16,401) 1,300 - 1,300 171,834 (144,024) 27,810 197,772 (156,054) 41,718 |
Net movement At At 1.4.19 in funds 31.3.20 £ £ £ 59,978 13,908 73,886 - 42,911 42,911 21,250 (16,401) 4,849 - 1,300 1,300 21,250 27,810 49,060 81,228 41,718 122,946 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 25,938 (12,030) 13,908 21,360 (21,360) - 76,674 (33,763) 42,911 10,000 (10,000) - 62,500 (78,901) (16,401) 1,300 - 1,300 171,834 (144,024) 27,810 197,772 (156,054) 41,718 |
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| 27,810 | ||
| 41,718 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds National Lottery Community Fund Ministry of Housing, Communites and Local Government TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.4.19 in funds £ £ 59,978 18,652 - 63,037 21,250 (21,250) 21,250 41,787 81,228 60,439 |
At 31.3.21 £ 78,630 63,037 - |
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| 63,037 | ||
| 141,667 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds BBC Children in Need National Lottery Community Fund Essex Community Foundation (Chiron Fund) Ministry of Housing, Communites and Local Government Youth Volunteering Essex Community Foundation (Key Fund) TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 51,403 53,917 153,349 10,000 99,501 1,300 15,000 333,067 384,470 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (32,751) 18,652 (53,917) - (90,312) 63,037 (10,000) - (120,751) (21,250) (1,300) - (15,000) - (291,280) 41,787 (324,031) 60,439 |
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National Lottery Community Fund : to support vulnerable families in Harlow to have better knowledge and understanding to access services, Improve Employment Opportunities through Volunteering, Increase language skills through ESOL Classes, Raise awareness on Hat e Crime and increase participation in social and other activities.
Essex Community Foundation (Youth Action Fund ); towards the development of a Young mentors project, providing volunteering and other social interaction activities for vulnerable young people in Harlow such are Asylum Seekers, Migrants and other isolated Ethnic groups, wa s spent in the year.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government fund: awarded to support English provision through formal and informal learning in Harlow with aims to reduce barriers to integration and improve life opportunities for migrants, refugees and other ethnic groups in our area.
BBC Children in Need - This project provides a family support club for children and families from the migrant and refugee community in Harlow. Through weekly activity sessions, it seeks to improve physical health, reduce isolation and improve self-confidence.
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.
13. DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES
The Tree House Children Centre has offered ISS free access to their premises and other play and learn equipment's, coffee area, meeting rooms and garden area. The estimated value of this in kind contribution if we had to rent privately will be around £10,000/ year.
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