ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021 'Standing Up To Covid-19': Dealing with A Crisis # **Chairman's Report** # **03** ## **Programme Lead's report** **04** **GoS&D's Guiding principles** **05** **where our beneficiaries come from** **06** **OUR KEY impact 2020-2021** **07** **sTANDING UP TO COVID : Project and activities 08 COVID- 19 Related projecTS** **09 2020 - 2021 Projects** **10** **2020 - 2021 Projects** **11** **CASE STUDIES AND TESTIMONIALS** **12** ## **Consultations and events** **13** **SIGNIFICANT AGENCIES 14** **ACCREDITATIONs AND QUALITY MARKs 15** 02 | Annual Report 2020-21 ## **Chairman's Report** On behalf of the trustees of GOS&D, I am pleased to present our Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2021. I would like to sincerely thank our staff, volunteers, trustees and partners for their support and commitment in assisting GOS&D overcome pertinent challenges and for achieving lasting and life-changing outcomes for our beneficiaries. This has been an exceptional year for humanity due to the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have titled our annual report 'Standing Up to Covid-19': Dealing With A Crisis. GOS&D closed down -down its physical offices on 18th March 2020 following the government's directive to go into lock-down due to the pandemic. We never stopped working to support our users and other vulnerable residents. We dedicate this annual report to the 46 beneficiaries of GOS&D that valiantly fought to 'Stand Up Against Covid-19', but later succumbed to the illness. Our condolences and dedication also go to their loved ones. Our dedicated staff and volunteers worked selflessly, literarily risking their lives by going out to deliver supplies to homebound vulnerable users/residents With every easing measure and changing Covid-19 protocols, GOS&D continued to deliver much needed interventions. An unprecedented 1800 pandemic affected users/residents received support from GOS&D. GOS&D forged alliances with key partners to deliver its Covid-19 work. We engaged and took part in strategic Covid-19 meetings, forums and plans that included Ealing Council's Covid-19 response set-up 'Ealing Together'. As a BAME-led organisation, that stands for everyone's rights, many year's of frustrations in witnessing the inequality gaps widening, spurred G0S&D to embark on a mission to articulate the impact Covid-19 was having on Ealing's BAME communities. We brought together 5 local BAME-led organisations to take-back the BAME inequality narrative. The Black Lives Matter movement, persistent inequality disparities and blatant discrimination needed addressing by better placed BAME-led organisation in Ealing. I extend our gratitude to our staff, volunteers, partners and funders for making it possible for GOS&D to meet the needs of its beneficiaries. We hope that year 2021-2022, will bring glad tidings and a respite from the pandemic. 03 | Annual Report 2020-21 ## **Programme Lead's Report** As the chairman has mentioned, this year has been one that we might not see a gain mainly due to how Covid-19, a pandemic that gripped the entire world, has and continues to throw challenges at us all. This has also been a year, the organisation proved that it can handle drastic/catastrophic challenges, a testament to the resilience of our users, trustees, staff, volunteers and partners. This was a year that any set strategy or forward planning was ripped up to be replaced by responsive contingency undertakings. Our thoughts go out to the beneficiaries we lost to Covid-19, their families and loved ones. Despite the challenges Covid-19 continues to throw at us, GOS&D remains doggedly resilient and this report should inspire and demonstrate to our readers the value of organisations like GOS&D. Organisations that understand the daily lives of the voiceless, the unheard and the marginalised sections of our communities. Organisations that were agile enough to respond with immediate effect meeting the needs of residents and beneficiaries caught out by surprise as the pandemic was gaining a foot-hold. In this report you will be able to find out how GOS&D really 'Stood Up to Covid-19' through responsive interventions. Before the pandemic interrupted normal proceedings, GOS&D was catering to the needs of 300plus beneficiaries on a weekly basis. My colleagues including volunteers never hesitated choosing to go to the trenches to support affected beneficiaries as well as vulnerable residents. On closing the offices we held a strategic staff and volunteer meeting to plan for what was to come without having the full understanding of the devastation Covid-19 would unleash. We gained 25 new volunteers to support our Covid-19 response projects while forging working relationships with organisations we never worked with in the past. We ended up supporting 1800 residents that were affected by the pandemic, including our own users. GOS&D's plan to conduct research into the impact Covid-19 highlight inequalities that we knew always existed. The research, is currently being used widely by policy makers and other important institutions. I would like to thank my colleagues including our dedicated volunteers, beneficiaries, our partners and trustees for turning a negative situation (Covid-19) into a lasting but positive one. ## SHARMARKE DIRIYE Programmes Lead - 04 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## **GOS&D's guiding principles** ## **GOS&D’s charitable objectives** To develop the capacity and skills of people from socially disadvantaged communities. To provide relief from financial hardship, sickness, social or economic disadvantage, and to advance the education of its community. To promote and fulfil other charitable purposes beneficial to charity. To empower individuals to make, and put into practice, informed choices based on their experiences. ## **GOS&D’s vision** To see a vibrant and equal society where everyone is valued for their potential, and where their human rights are observed and protected. ## **GOS&D’s mission** To engage every section of the community in creating person-centred, workable solutions to meet ever-changing societal needs and wants. ## **GOS&D’s strategic objectives** Raising aspirations Extending opportunities Tackling poverty Strengthening communities ## **QUALITY ASSUARANCE AND ACCREDITATION:** GOS&D’s holds the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation. - 05 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## Where our beneficiaries ## come from **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## KEY IMPACT 2020-2021 **284** workshops and training sessions delivered face to face and remotely. **98%** of people completing our training feel their aspirations have been raised and confidence has been increased **900** beneficaries including whole families supported to avoid homelessness **23** community consultations carried out on; the impact of Covid-19; vaccination uptake; youth crime; BAME special education; mental health, etc ## **99%** all users surveyed reported to be VERY SATISFIED with the support provided by GOS&D ## **£246,000+** generated for users through access to benefits such as UC and recouped for our clients through successful challenging financial decisions such as ; welfare benefits, rent arrears and consumer credit. **103** beneficiaries supported into employment, self employment, APPRENTICESHIP, further education and training pathways **7200** volunteer hours completed **165** Digitally excluded beneficiaries supported - 07| Annual Report 2020 21 ## **'Standing up TO COVID-19': Projects and Activities** Covid-19 came as a surprise to everyone. GOS&D closed its main offices on 18th March 2020. On 22nd March 2020, GOS&D was already devising reactive strategies to deal with the fallout from the pandemic. In addition to GOS&D's plans to support its users, a decision was made to engage with others such as local authorities, national institutions and civil societies to name but a few to share experiences and work together to find solutions to combat the devastation Covid-19 was having on our communities. Our Covid-19 projects and activities was delivered through our person-centred and asset based approaches. Like is the case with all of our projects, the Covid-19 projects were delivered by our staff and volunteers in different community languages. Our approach included; - Securing crisis funding to deliver Covid-19 interventions - Focus on bolstering volunteer numbers - Supporting and safeguarding our users, staff and volunteers against Covid-19 risks. - Partaking in forums, networks, events and consultation to; share our Covid-19 experiences and ideas; learn from others; identify of partners Constant consultations with our users, staff and volunteers on what is happening on the ground and the challenges posed by the pandemic With generous support from funders, GOS&D was able to deliver direct Covid-19 crisis support to 1800 vulnerable residents. The work undertaken included; - Food and medicine delivery services - Supporting users access welfare benefits and housing - Regular Covid-19 messages to users and telephone befriending services - Tackling of mis-information on the pandemic, and vaccinations - Tackling mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic - Supporting users deal with deaths of loved ones due to Covid-19 through i.e. emotional/bereavement support and access to funeral funds. - Supporting users cope with and adjust to Covid-19 easing measures - Supporting users access and undertake vaccinations - Supported disadvantaged children from digitally excluded households access digital equipment and the internet as well as supporting the same children complete their school work. - Supported the unemployed including those that have lost their jobs due to the pandemic access employment and selfemployment opportunities - Supported and advocated for those affected by the pandemic exercise and uphold their rights after experiencing discrimination and/or neglect. - Promotion and encouraging users to avoid the spread of the pandemic using strategies such as Track and Trace - 08 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## **2020 - 2021 Projects** - Covid 19 Projects: The London Community Foundation Funding through the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund was allocated Emergence funding to support Groups including GOSAD. ## 1.1 Wave One: Emergency Response (Food). - The project initially sough to support 23 Covid-19 affected residents access food. - The project ended up supporting 101 beneficiaries access much needed food at the height of the pandemic. ## 1.2 Wave Two: Crisis Response - 43 beneficiaries supported to access housing, welfare benefits, health and social care, etc - 37 beneficiaries afflicted by Covid-19 and their families supported Befriending support provided to 88 beneficiaries greatly impacted by the pandemic ## 1.3 Wave Four: Navigating (Ongoing project) - Mental health service to support affected individuals from Black Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BMER) communities. 48 beneficiaries supported so far - Identification of 21 beneficiaries with long term mental health afflictions that were not known health and social care professionals. - 09 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## **2020 - 2021 Projects** ## - Covid 19 Projects: GOS&D was able to deliver further Covid-19 projects supported by; BBC Children in Need, The National Lottery and Community Fund; Barrow Cadbury Trust, UBELE, ATM and Ealing Council. These projects achieved the following KEY outcomes for beneficiaries; - 875 individuals accessed food and medicine - 361 beneficiaries supported to cope with Covid-19 through following of government protocols. - 32 families that lost loved ones to Covid-19 supported to cope their loss. - 47 individuals accessed mental health services and support Generated £190K plus for beneficiaries through accessing/maximising their welfare benefits and rescinding/writing off - of debts. - 74 beneficiaries avoided homelessness. - 188 beneficiaries gained new skills through access to learning. - 37 beneficiaries secured - employment opportunities - 165 digitally excluded beneficiaries supported - 10 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## **2020 - 2021 PROJECTS** GOS&D was pleased to have funders allow projects to be delivered with Covid-19 in mind. These projects were secured before Covid-19 came along and surprised everyone. 1. BBO Working West London 2017-2023. - National Lottery Community Fund/ESF Partnership-project. 2. Our Children Our Future: 20192022: Project funded by John Lyons Foundation 3. Prevent Project 2020-2021: Funded by the Home Office through Ealing Council (Prevent Team) 4. Community Connections 20192022: Funded by Ealing Council 5. Active Talent 2020-2021: Funded by London Youth ## **Key outcomes achieved by the projects;** - 29 beneficiaries secured employment - 433 beneficiaries aged between 10yrs to 95yrs engaged in all programmes - 9 young people avoided being excluded forum school - 17 children/young people with Special Education Needs supported to have their Education, Health and Care Plans either reviewed or changed. 173 beneficiaries took part in regular health and fitness sessions - 11 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## **Case Studies and Testimonials** GOS&D as an organisation has proven its work in supporting beneficiaries with complex issues. Our person centred approach means that, we will do everything possible to meet all user needs with less focus on whether we are funded or not when delivering services to marginalised communities. It is unfortunate that we continue to see unequal treatment of beneficiaries when accessing mainstream services. ## **The Case of The Three Sisters: Housing Matter** The sisters lost their father who was a front-line worker to Covid-19. The sisters after being initially encouraged by the council to succeed their father's social housing accommodation, their hopes were dashed by the same council. GOS&D stepped in to correct the injustice. The three sisters have now secured their own social housing accommodation from the same council. ## ## **Testimonials: Samples** Without the help of GOS&D my son would have been excluded from school..... **.concerned single mothe** r My family is secure again and no longer facing eviction and homelessness and thanks to GOS&D for their life saving support ........... **a family of 7 at risk of losing their home** Our brother nearly died from Covid-19 as he had refused to be taken to hospital. GOS&D helped us convince him to attend hospital. We thank GOS&D for saving our brother's life.... **a client that was wrongly made to believe Covid-19 was a hoax.** - 12 | Annual Report 2020 21 **Consultations, Reports and Events** GOS&D learned and shared its experiences and expertise in supporting the most vulnerable, especially - BAME communities to deal with the fall out from the Covid 19 pandemic. This process is still ongoing as Covid-19 is still here with us. ## Impact of Covid-19 on Ealing's BAME Community (Published September 2020): Ealing Race Equality Commission: February 2021 A report produced by GOS&D that - involved 5 local BAME led organisations. GOS&D saw the need to report directly on the unequal impact Covid-19 was having on Ealing's BAME communities. It was becoming clear that BAME-led organisations needed to own the narrative of representing the true nature of how years of systemic inequalities has been exacerbate by the COVID-19 Pandemic. GOS&D gave a presentation on the impact of Covid-19 focusing on health and housing The Value of Small in a Big Crisis: Lloyds Bank Foundation: February 2021 Heathrow Community Trust - Trustee Meeting (December 2020) GOS&D took part in the research commissioned by LBF and through IVAR and a follow up to our involvement on the original research of 2018( Value of Small GOS&D invited by HCT to present and discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Ealing's BAME communities. Transforming Healthcare Together Conference: November 2020: Hosted by Institute of Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) and Social Enterprise UK. Woking West London Employer Event (Refugees Focus): June 2020 GOS&D gave a presentation on Health Inequalities and Covid-19 to key stakeholders from different UK regions. The event was hosted by ELLAT our lead partner for the BBO partnership project. GOS&D gave a presentation on: Running A Successful Business in the UK: Refugee Perspective - 13 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## SIGNIFICANT AGENCIES - 2020-2021 ## Forums Ealing Advice Forum Ealig Mental Health Forum - 14 | Annual Report 2020 21 ## ACCREDIATIONS AND QUALITY MARKS - 15 | Annual Report 2020 21 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITYSKILLS & DEVELOPMENT (GOSAD) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 March 2021 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 06396160 REGISTEREDCHARITY NUMBER 1121565 GOLDEN."OPPORTUNITY.SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT IGOSADI "ANNUALREPORT ANDACCOUNTS bOR TIIL YLAR ENDkD 31 hlARCM 2021 eNo Legal and AdinÉn15trative information Trustees/Directors' repoit Staten)ent of Trustees, responslbilities Itidepeiidejit Audit Report Statement of Financial Artivtties Balance Slieet Notes forining i)artufthe fujancial statements 10-13 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT IGOSAOI ANNUAL REPOIII'ANDACCOUNTS FOR THE YF.AR ENDED 31 hlARf.H 2021 ANDAC GOLDEN OPPORTUNI'I'Y SKILLS & DCVELOPMfNI' IGOSAD) is a cli1£ t'itable coiiiyaiiy lii)iited by giiai'aiitce, Iiicorpoi'ated on 11 October 2007 ajid i'egistei'ed as a cliai'ity witli the cliai.lty Coi)Iniissioti on 12 Novenibei. 2007. The coinpanyivas I'egistered undei. a MenioiaiidLltii ofAssociatloii which establislied the oblectives poivei's of the conipaiiyand is govei'jied iinderits Ai'ticles ofAssociatioii. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENI, [COSAD) Is a leading charity fociised 011 buildiiig a vibi'aiit atid eqiial Society. Our 5ervlces are desigiied to meet the needs of people froni socially disadvaiitaged parts ofour comniiinlty and help tliem tioiii'ish. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVCLOPMENT (GOSAD) Ivas founded in 2003 by thi'ee friends froim dlverse and rhallengiiig backgroiiiids wlio shai'ed a vision olbettei. siippoi-t foi. yoiing poople iti Ealiiig, Londoii. Slnce theii, %¥e liave delivei'ed groundbi'eakijig projects fociised on providiiig the kinds of l)elp that really Inakes a difference. REGISTERLIDCOMPANYNUMBFR 06396150 REGISTEREDCHARITYNUMBER 1121565 REGISTERED OFficE: Re.foist'r.e. C.enti'e eatlierstoiie Teri'ace London UB2 SAL BANKERS NATWEST 69 The 8roadwav Southall, London UBI ILD ACCOUNTANTS 89 Coldharboiii. Lane Loiidon UB3 3EF GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT IGOSADI ANNUAL REVORT ANDACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR LNDED 31 hlARCH 2021 IR ORSAND TEESFOR T YEAREND. MARCH The dli'ectors of tlie cliai'ltable coii)pany are its ti'iistee5 foi'the pui'pose of Cliai'ity laiv aiid througliout this repoi't aiid al-e collectively referred as ti'iistee5. Tlie appolnted ti'iistee5 are as folloiys... Abdii'i'isak libril- Cllair Yuusiif Giiuled Trustee Kaiss 011)ai- I'i'ustee Kevln Deii)psey 'rriistee Gleii Gayle Ti'iistee Sts'uctui'e Govei-iiance and Mana eillent GOLDEN OPPOR1'UNI'I'Y SKILLS AND DEVLLOPMEN'I. [GOSADI is a coiiipany liinite(I by guarantee aiid lias charitable statiis. Its govei'nlng docunient LS cleai'ly set out Its Mejiioranduni and Articles of Associatioti. In All newly appoiiited Trustees are inducted by tlie cliarity's ti'ustees Maiiager aiid 1£ I'e glveii appropi'late dociitneiits tliat contaln theii. i'oles aiid iesyoiisibillties as I'efei'red to the guidance piibllslied by the Charities Comniission. Additioiial external trainiiig is also pi'ovidpd to all newly appoltlted tJ'iistee5 when neiv opportUSllties beconie available. This is niainly desigiied to ellsure that trustees follow the I'Liles In tlie cllai'it￿S govei'niiig docili￿e1ltaIid to siipport theni to ftiifil their i'oles and I'esponslbilities effectively. All decisions relating to tl)e governance aiid nianageinent of the oiEanlsation al'e taken and approved by the ti'iistees. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT (GOSAD) engages in paitiiership wlth niany other oi'gaiii5atlons aiid charitable conipanhe5. but tliis does not have ali ijiipact oil the operational policies adopted by the cliai'ily. The relatioiisl)ips between the cliai'ffity, related parties, and iyith othercliaritie5 and oi'ganisations are solely in the piirsuit of Its aitns and objectives as cleai'ly iiidicaled iii the orgai)is3tioii's goveriiitig dociii)ient. e5 I'he charity Inanages its exp05111.eto iiiiexpected I'isks thattlie charity Iiiay face511cI) as advei'se changes iji flli)diiig glid other advei'se evei)ts that niay have a significai)t Impact or the potential to inhibir areas of its charity oyeJation5 In developing and piitting iii place effective and elficient niitigatlng nieasllres. Those meastires aiid systen)s aj'e regularly nioiiitored, reviewed and developed pei'iodically in trustees, IMaEiagemeJit coniimittee's mcetiiigs. The organizatlon has a conipreheiisive risk reglster iii place. whlch is reviewed and Iiionitored regularly. Interiirll I'lsks are also continiiously reviewed and appi'oprlate nieasiires al'e doveloped and Iiiiplemeiited to safe¥iiai'(I tho orgaiilsation's resoiii'ces aiid cliaritable activities. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS,, DEVELOPMENT IGOSADI ANNUAL REPOR'fANDACCOUNYS FOR THE YEAR LNDgD 31 NIARCH 2021 OBJ OBJ crs OF OLrr IN ITS > To develop the cap3cliyand skills of peoyle frojii socially disadvantaged commiinilie5. > To provide J'eliefri'oin finaiicial liai'd51iLPp sickness. so¢l?l or Ètonomlt dlsadvaijtago. ajid to advatice ilie ediicatioii of its comrnuiiity. > To promote and fiiifill otliei. cliaritable purposes benefitlal to ihe Comm￿nIty. > To enipoiver Indivi(lthals io make. aiid piit iiito piactice. iiifornied choices based on theS1' experientes. TJON OF TfrI£ C NG rrs srA OBJE To arrive at tli5s ambltlolls plan ive listened to manyvoicek We lieard dli'ectly from the very people that dlre¢tly benefit froiii GOSAD'S projects 3boutUieir e%pei.leiJces. We asked theni ivhat life is like for tliem and ivhat prolectlsj and support they ivant to help theiii tlirough difficult and challenglng times. We listened to oui. steering groiip ofusei's, set up to help shape the strategic vision. on niany tOPlC5, iiicluding theii. take on ivhativould happen if GOSAD iio loiigei. existed to provlde cru¢lal servlces to the commutiity. Ollrstaffandvoluiiteei'5 shared theirexperlen¢es. attdivÈ nietivltli Inaiiyolhei's from outside the organisationto di5CUSS hoiv. togÈtliei'. Ive cat) provide tiniely and appropriate iiitetventions For those IJ ottr communities that face multiple disadvantages During the iiextthree years, ive anticlpate.. > Continuirhg rediictions In publlc sp¢iiding with Ealing Council focus5ing eveii Enore on fundlng Inltlatlves that Ivill SLtpport tlie delivery of col'e statutory d(Iti¢s. Thls %vill have a sigiiificant iiiipact 011 oiii. Iiseis and tlie move by Ealing Councll to aivard slngle conlract aivards will mean that there ivlll be less fiinds to syread aroiind. > Economic groivth aiid increase5 In ernployment are ¢urrenily forecast to eot)tiJiue. but theiE 15 significant Iineei'taintyaboiit tlie IoiJE tei'm. Income froin emi)loyment is not inci'easiiigarid iiioi'e people aresell-employed and in le$5 setiirÈ rolÈs. li Is Ilkely tliat Sncoiiie ineqiiality and tlie number of people experlenclng poverty ivill I'ise over the corningyears. Nationally. itj recentyears voluiitary sectoi. income lia5 deci'eased, althoiigli re¢eiitly tliei'e lias been a reversal of this trend. The decreasels mainly as a rÈsuli ol rediicod piiblic spendiiig. Income from goveri)meiit giants and conliacts 15 lalliiig biit tlie decrease in graiit fiindlng Is gi'eater than the decrease in cot)tract fiindiiig. > It is likely that there ivill be increasing pi'e55ure on publlc servlces as fundijig i'educes necessitating sei'vice reorganisation. > Welfare reform 15 also Set to contlnve and ive ivill see more users having i5sue5 acces5iiig and exer£i51Dg thelr i'iglits to claini5ng %velfare bÈneIlis. More and tiioj'e cases ofiiomelessiiess, goiiig iyithoiit food aiid 5uffei-Ing OF fatnilies diie to cut5 iii Ivelfare Iiiiid5 511ch as the noiv r¢giDi¢ on d2sability beiiefits (ISA atid PIPI Ivill contlniie > Yoiith vlol¢nt¢ ivill be on the increase £1S the past couple ofyeai'5 have demonslrated. Knife ci.lii)È iii i)articulai' vill again shoiv that there Is no loiiger a need foi'yoiit)g i)eople to be part of a gal￿- iii order to coiiiilllt acts of GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT IGOSADI ANNUAL RIPOIIT AND ACCOUNTS foR THE YEAR fNDF.D 31 blARCII 2021 > Health inequality ivill cojiiliiue to persist. especially siipport lil dealing ivitli meiital liealtlJ amoiiESt BMCR > Resoiirces and support for FSOL. Digit1( l aiid Finaiicial Inc1115ioiI progiainnies ivill continue to divijidle in the lace of L'i$5ng dema2id foi. such IntervÈiiilDtIs. > BRFXI'f J'einaiiis uncei'tain alld all i'eports suggest 'ivorst case. sceiiai'iolsl Ivliere civil societies ivill also be atfecled. GOSAD to engage ivith the boroiigl)'s BRF.xi'r pi'eparatioiis and i)13t)s. > Lasr biit iiot least, Social Injustic ¥ and lack of legal sllPPOI't (logal aid i'efor1115) Ivill ¢ontinue to affect tlie in05t vulnei'able in our society - froill lack of advocacy suppoi't in dealijig ivitli iiiifair scliools exclusioii to coiirt (ti'ibunal) repi'esentation for this fighting to maiiitain oi. access (Ilsdblllty i'elaled benefits. ERNAL REVIEWS Wlieiiever p055ible ive ivill engage extei'nal re.%earchers to gain an irnpartial aiid nioie rigorous evaluatlon of our ivork. Tlii'oiigli Steering Groiip5 QSt8blislied Ioi. some of oiir pi'oSects ive also gaiii on-going exterjial revieiv. FINANc￿L R Tlie boai'd 15 COTnmltted In buildingup5ufficicntunresirlcted funds to eiiablp Itto meet its essential chai'itableobjectives In emergeticits. Tlie chariws general reserve f.)remergencles stands at £18,640 foi. the financial year ended 31 Mai'¢h 2021. This is included In the fllnds Col'l'ied foETrvai'd for theyear of£90,909. FUNDS HELD As CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF OTH TheAssoclatlon does not hold any funds on behallol other partles. GOLDEN OPPORI IJNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT IGOSADI ANNUAL RIPORT AND ACCOUNTS foR TIIEYEAR ENDED 31 hlARCFI 2021 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES. Coinp£iliy Irlw teqiiijes tlie ti'iistees to piepare fiiiancial stateiiieiits tliÉlt give a ti'iie and f£l11' vieiv of tl)e year. In dolngso, the ti'ustees are reqiili'ed to.. Select siiitable accountliigpoliciesand then apply then) consisteiitly Makejii(IgiiieJits arid ieasoiiable aiid pt'iideiitjiidgniejits ststo whctliei-applicable accounting standards and statenients of recominended practice have been folloived. siibjectto any depai'tures (li5closed an(1 explaincd iii the fiiiancial stateinents > PJ'epi£ ie tlie fiii£lticial st2£ tenients oti the goijigcoiicerji basis iijiless its itiappi'opiiate to pj'esume tliat the OIEaiii5atioii ivill coiitiiiiie in operatioii foi. tlie foi'e5eeable ILltiire. The trustees are responsible foi-keeping properaccoiintiiig record5 tliat disc105e ivith reasonable acciiracyat aiiy time, the financial position oftho con)pany and enable them to ensui'o thaltho financial comply with applicable laws. regiilatlolls and the tt'U5tdeeds. 'riiey al'e also Ie5poiisible foi. safegiiai'(1Sng tlie assets of tlie oi'gaiiisation aii(I l)enee foi. taking I'easoiiable steps fortlie i)I'eveiitioii and detectioii of ft'aud aiid othet. ii'i'egulai'ities iiicliiditig Inoney laiiiidei'ing. SigEied 011 belialfof the trustees.. Abdirrisak IIBRIL Yiiusuf GUU!.FD Clialr Treasui'er GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT (GO iADI ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 blARf.H 2021 Iiideyetjdeiit exaiiiinei's iepoi't to tlie cliai'lty ti'ustees of GOLDEN OPPORTUNITYSI￿*￿S 5J98.05 53.969. 3*05. 7.305 1.5W 3.SW.O) 2.922x 2.55Q 921. Repa'rsl 2.273.W' 3.457A31 147.16 3.467.43 2A26.ts) 8aJ*cfwg8S (￿sco￿ls Ck¥ri 42iW 184 184.80 2510. 24978. 2510. 24.978.L¥) 3199.81 F￿￿$ry(#JsI4 Ihr¢ La16￿5 16.05 945fQ 375 ry (hsrgas 55 Ralo 015¢4 ¥9ie5fQ51¥ TfaW E>p*%os TOTAL o.ty)I IF5.750. 28L912AO 12 GOLDEN.)PPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT IGOSADI ANNUAL REPORT ANDACCOUNTS FOR THI YIAR ENDED 31 fvIARCH 2021 NOTE 3 Tanglble fixed assets Fixed assets c051ing in ex￿$$ of £IQOO a capilalised and are shown al hislorical cost. Depreciation is provided, after taknng into account of any grants receivable. Tangiue fixed assets are depreoated at 20% reduar¥J balance. At Cost 0110412020 Addition5 Disposals Revaluations Transfe As at 31 March 2021 22,801 11,296 Accufflulated Depreaation as at QII0412020 119.7441 Charge for the year At 31 March 2021 2,273 122,017.01 Net Book Value at 31 March 2021 NOTE 4 CASH AT BANKAND IN HAND The Association has a cash balance of £85,429 In its bank accouTrt as at 31 March 2021 NOTE 5 CREDITORS Accountng Fees . HMRC £1,200 NOTE 6 The charity'5 fund5 Earried forward at the financlal year end of 31 March 21,1$ É90,090. Thls conslstsof £70.304 of reslricted funds and £20,065 of unrestricted fund5. £20.065 01 the unrestflcted funds h35 been Specifically ring fenced lor emergencles. 13 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY SKILLS & DEVELOPMI".NT IGOSADI ANNUAL REPORT ANDAcCOuN￿ bOR THE YÈAII F.NDED 31 hlARCII 2021 Tjxatlo The cliaritable company is exempt from taxauon under sedions 466 to 493 of the Cor(K)raUon Tax Act 2010 Cash flow statement The company has taken advantage of the exemption In Financlal Reprting Standarij No I from pr￿￿cIng a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is a small company EMPLOYMENTCOSTS 2021 2020 Payroll & HMRC custs £47,195 £53,076 TRUSTEES EXPENSES The tru5tee5 neither reTrlved Mr waNed any ettK)luments durlro the pedod Trustee5 claimed for travellSng expenses during the year. These amounted to £ RELATED PAR￿Es There are no related parlles tran5acUons to be dlsdosed END 14