Charity Number: 1122016
ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(SECCA)
Trustees Report and financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
Independent Examiner:
Md Iqbal Hossain FCCA Chartered Certified accountant B K Community Accountant Ltd 420/421 Arches London E3 4AA
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ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Contents
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity |
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| Trustees' Report | 4 -14 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 15-16 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 17 |
| Balance sheet | 18 |
| Notes to the accounts | 19 - 23 |
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Enfield Somali Community Association Reference and administrative details For the year ended 31 March 2025
Status: Enfield Somali Community Association (SECCA) is Registered Charity. SECCA was first established in 1989 and registered with the Charity Commission on 17 December 2007
Charity number: 1122016 Registered office address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, London, N9 0PZ Country of registration: England & Wales Trustees: Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: - Mr Xasan D.Xasan Chairman - Mr Mohamed Hersi Trustee - Mr Salaado H.Hassan Trustee - Mr Omar M Abdi Trustee – Mr Cabaas Yusuf Trustee Independent Examiner Md Iqbal Hossain FCCA Chartered Certified accountant B K Community Accountant Ltd 420/421 Arches London E3 4AA Bankers BARCLAYS BANK PLC 4-6 South Mall Edmonton Green N9 0TN
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ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
TRUSTEES REPORT
Enfield Somali Community Association's trustees are pleased to present their annual report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity's governing document, the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) (FRS 102), and other applicable statutory requirements.
The Trustees confirm that the charity has carried out its purposes for the public benefit and has had due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when reviewing aims and activities.
OUR VISION
To ensure that we are positioned to provide the best possible support to the local community in a variety of ways, we seek to be a strong, dynamic, financially sound, and responsive organisation.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To improve the lives and wellbeing of the local community and in particular the marginalized Somali Community.
Our values are:
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To be client centred
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We are open and honest
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To deliver responsive and appropriate services with respect
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To value staff and volunteers
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To be inclusive and embrace equality and diversity
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To develop trust in our services
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To ensure that everybody is working together to achieve the same objectives
Background
For over 34 years, SECCA has been a trusted charity providing essential services and practical support to the most vulnerable and isolated individuals in Enfield and across London. We are highly regarded by the local community and stakeholders for delivering culturally sensitive, person-centred support tailored to the unique needs of our beneficiaries.
Our work focuses on assisting disadvantaged and hard-to-reach groups, including individuals of Somali heritage, EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens facing post-Brexit residency challenges, refugees, single-parent families, children, older people, those with learning
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disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness. Despite cultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers, we remain dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all, regardless of background.
This year has been defined by resilience in the face of entrenched hardship. While the acute inflationary spikes of previous years have stabilised, the 'cumulative cost of living' crisis has continued to deepen for the most vulnerable members of our community.
For families in Enfield, the prices of essentials—food, energy, and particularly housing— remain significantly higher than pre-crisis levels. This year, we observed a shift in demand from immediate crisis management to 'survival sustainability,' with clients requiring longer-term support to manage debt, navigate severe housing insecurity, and access increasingly digital-only statutory services.
The Housing Emergency:
The most significant challenge in 2024-2025 has been the worsening housing crisis in Enfield. Private rents have continued to rise and Local Housing Allowance rates frequently failing to cover the shortfall, many beneficiaries faced eviction. We have seen families being placed in temporary accommodation outside the borough, disrupting support networks and education. SECCA has pivoted significant resources toward housing advocacy and homelessness prevention, remaining a steadfast pillar for the community despite the challenging funding landscape.
Our Aims and Objectives
SECCA aims to provide accessible, bilingual and holistic advice and services for the people of Enfield and surrounding areas. The advice service is free, confidential, impartial and independent. The charity provides information and advice on individuals' rights and responsibilities, empowering those who can to help themselves to resolve issues and supporting those who need more help. It also aims to identify local need for specialist advice services and to meet this need by providing these services directly or working with and in support of other agencies.
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The charity's purpose and aims as set out in the objects contained in the company's constitution are:
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of people from the Somali and Eastern African communities, in particular but not exclusively by:
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To protect and preserve public health, particularly by the provision of advice to members of the Somali community in Enfield.
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To relieve the aged and the disabled.
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To provide recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare for the persons resident in Enfield, particularly persons of Somali origin with the object of improving the condition of life for such persons.
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The advancement of education of pupils, particularly those who are of Somali origin, at schools in Enfield, in particular by providing or assisting in the provision of supplementary classes.
Strategic Priorities
The trustees of the Enfield Somali Community Association set the following priorities for the year:
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Ensure people receive the help they need by offering a range of accessible options for support, including remote services, drop-in sessions, and appointments.
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Expand outreach services , particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community in Enfield and across London, with a focus on befriending, dementia, and mental health services.
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Enhance volunteering opportunities by increasing the number of active volunteers and diversifying their roles to better support the organisation's objectives.
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Improve visibility by ensuring more individuals are aware of the services, volunteering roles, and opportunities offered.
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Foster collaborative working by actively engaging with local voluntary and community organisations, as well as mainstream agencies, to enhance service delivery.
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Secure sustainable income by diversifying funding sources to support core services and ensure long-term organisational stability.
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Strengthen monitoring and evaluation processes to accurately track every client interaction and map their journey through the services provided.
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Resilience
In order to achieve the above we need to be resilient. We will improve our resilience by:
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Strengthening our financial position;
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Investing in the leadership and governance of the organisation;
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Strengthening our ICT infrastructure.
Review of the Year 2024/2025
This year has been incredibly challenging for SECCA as demand for services remained sustained. The lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, combined with the Cost of Living Crisis and rising energy prices, have impacted our community significantly. Many local residents faced financial struggles, making it harder to access support. Despite these challenges, SECCA has stayed true to its mission of providing vital, culturally sensitive services. Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and supporters, we've helped people with welfare advice, energy and housing issues. By recruiting more volunteers and building partnerships, we've extended our reach. Our focus remains on standing with our community and ensuring no one is left behind.
Meeting Growing Demand: SECCA's Impact in 2024/25
Over the past year, SECCA maintained support for approximately 3,850 individuals , while case complexity increased. The continuing cost of living crisis placed many under financial strain, requiring urgent help with energy bills, rent, food costs, and emergency provisions. Many needed guidance on welfare benefits, Universal Credit, housing, debt, employment, and immigration processes. SECCA delivered approximately 3,850 advice sessions , providing free, bilingual, confidential support through telephone helplines, in-person appointments, outreach work, and home visits. Our casework focuses on practical solutions for individuals with complex challenges, ensuring accessible and effective support.
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Achievement & Performance 2024-2025
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Supported approximately 3,850 people across Enfield and surrounding areas
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Addressed 7,300 separate issues (average 1.9 issues per client)
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Over 120,000 visits to our website, reflecting increased demand for advice information during the cost of living crisis
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Unlocked £500,000 in additional welfare benefits for clients
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Negotiated sustainable repayment plans for £164,000 of debt, preventing further charges and legal action
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Dealt with 1,010 housing issues; prevented homelessness for 47 families and rehoused 13 families
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Supported 482 clients with immigration applications, including 97 urgent EUSS late applications on reasonable grounds basis
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Achieved £165,000 in annual energy savings for clients; supported over 520 people with energy efficiency measures
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Trained 4 Energy Champions and delivered 21 energy workshops
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45 elderly clients received digital inclusion support; distributed tablets and dataloaded SIM cards
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Organised 4 dementia and mental health workshops; 37 families received Lasting Power of Attorney support
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20 older adults received befriending support through 700 volunteer hours
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Organised 18 Community Elders sessions engaging approximately 220 older people
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24 Somali Women's Tea & Talk sessions provided culturally sensitive support, reducing isolation and improving health literacy
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150 hours of supplementary school support for children and young people
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Our volunteers, including long-term and specialist volunteers, donated 7,600 hours valued at £105,260 (London Living Wage rate)
Social Value & Impact
SECCA's work in 2024-2025 generated £934,260 in measurable social value , derived from direct financial benefits to clients (including welfare gains, energy savings, and debt management) and the valued contribution of our volunteers.
This represents a social return on investment of £9.24 for every £1 spent —meaning that for every pound invested in SECCA, over nine pounds of value is created for individuals, families, and the wider community, demonstrating both the significant impact we deliver and the efficiency of our service model.
We are developing enhanced impact measurement methodologies for future reporting to capture the full range of benefits, including homelessness prevention, improved wellbeing, and strengthened community cohesion.
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Information and Advice Service
During 2024/25, SECCA delivered targeted, free advice to approximately 3,850 people, addressing approximately 7,300 issues—an average of almost two issues per client. Our work resulted in income gains of £500,000 for clients, significantly improving their financial circumstances and quality of life. The Advice Service also managed £164,000 worth of debt, negotiating repayment plans and arranging token payments on behalf of clients.
Feedback from clients underscores the profound impact of our services. In 2024/25, 97% of clients reported being satisfied or very satisfied, 83% felt less worried about their finances, and 90% said our support helped reduce their stress or anxiety. These outcomes reflect the dedication and professionalism of our staff and volunteers. The trustee board extends heartfelt gratitude to all staff and volunteers for their exceptional commitment.
UK Visas and Immigration Assisted Digital Service
The EU Settlement and Immigration Support Project provided essential assistance to vulnerable EU, EEA, and other at-risk adults and families, ensuring they secure Settled or Pre-Settled Status to remain in the UK. Beyond settlement assistance, the project helped clients with visa extensions, spousal visas, and British citizenship applications. In 2024/25, SECCA Supported 482 clients with immigration applications including 97 urgent EUSS late applications on reasonable grounds basis. The team provided Assisted Digital Service support, helping clients navigate UK Visas and Immigration processes. The project remains crucial in safeguarding rights and well-being of vulnerable residents.
Digital Inclusion
The Digital Inclusion Service helped bridge the digital divide for older adults. In 2024-2025, SECCA supported 45 clients aged 55 and over through face-to-face sessions, home visits, and telephone support. We loaned tablets and smartphones and provided free dataloaded SIM cards, enabling clients to stay connected with family and friends. By equipping individuals with essential digital skills, the service boosted their confidence and independence while reducing isolation, ensuring older adults could access online services and improve their quality of life.
Energy Advice Project
The Energy Outreach Project (EOP) provided essential support to individuals facing fuel poverty. In 2024-2025, SECCA supported over 520 individuals through this initiative, delivered in partnership with national Citizens Advice. Trained energy champions provided tailored guidance on reducing energy bills, tackling fuel debt, and accessing grants. Collectively, clients achieved annual
energy savings of £165,000, demonstrating the programme's direct financial impact. With over ten years of experience, SECCA has become a trusted provider of energy advice
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across London, taking a holistic approach by connecting clients to additional services and providing smartphones, tablets, and data-loaded SIM cards.
Dementia & Mental Health Support
The service worked to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and address misconceptions within the Somali community. We provided culturally sensitive support, ensuring those living with dementia or mental health conditions, and their families, could access information and assistance. The service helped individuals draft and register Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) agreements. This year, we supported 37 families with LPA registration and held six workshops focused on dementia and mental health, providing safe spaces for discussion, education, and connection, empowering individuals and families.
Befriending Project
The Befriending Service provided essential support for older Somali adults aged 60 and over facing deep isolation. The service matched beneficiaries with trained volunteers offering emotional, social, and practical support through weekly visits or phone calls. 20 older adults received regular companionship, supported by 700 volunteer hours . Volunteers provided companionship, accompanied elders on short outings, and helped rebuild confidence. This service offered a vital connection that helped older people reengage with their community, reducing loneliness and improving well-being.
The Elders Project
The Elders Project provided culturally appropriate support for marginalised Somali elders aged 50 and over. The project organised group activities, social gatherings, and informative sessions to reduce isolation. 18 community sessions engaged approximately 220 older people . It promoted healthier lifestyles by encouraging physical activity and healthy eating. Additionally, it offered practical support to navigate services and resources, addressing poverty, loneliness, and poor health, enabling elders to feel more included, supported, and empowered.
Tea & Talk Women's Project
The Women's Project provided culturally sensitive, women-only services to support Somali women facing isolation due to language and cultural barriers. The project created welcoming spaces where women could connect, socialise, and build confidence. 24 women-only sessions were held, offering
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opportunities to enjoy refreshments while engaging in activities that promote well-being and physical activity, empowering women to participate more fully in their community.
Volunteering
The success of the charity is built on the dedication and hard work of our incredible staff and volunteers, who were essential to delivering our services in 2024-2025. A team of 49 volunteers contributed 7,600 hours , equating to
£105,260 based on the London Living Wage. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they played a crucial role in supporting the community during a year of rising living costs. The programme provided comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring volunteers were equipped to make a meaningful impact, helping meet sustained demand while maintaining the quality advice and services that transform lives.
Client Satisfaction
The overwhelming feedback we receive from our service users compliments our staff and volunteers on the service they have given. Our service user survey shows positive client experience:
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95% of clients reported being very satisfied with the overall assistance received
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96% of clients indicated they would recommend our services to others
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92% of clients found the service easy to access
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71% of clients stated their issue had been resolved
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83% of clients felt less worried about their financial situation
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90% of clients reported that our support helped to reduce their stress or anxiety
Partnerships and Collaboration
We work closely with our various partners to support each other, share best practice, avoid duplication and refer clients appropriately. As a locally recognised and trusted organisation, our services are frequently the gateway that clients take to access other services or to receive the support they need directly from us.
Future Plans 2025-2026
The Trustees of SECCA will continue to shape the organisation’s direction and develop a five-year strategy, responding to rising demand, the ongoing cost of living crisis, and the changing needs of our communities. SECCA will build on its
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trusted role supporting Somali, East African and other racially minoritised communities in North London, with a strong focus on reaching people who are most isolated and vulnerable. We will improve access to our services through a balanced mix of digital and face-to-face support, maintain high standards through Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation, and strengthen how we listen to service users and demonstrate our impact. We will continue to develop services responding to immigration, housing insecurity, mental health, youth violence and financial hardship. Alongside this, we will prioritise fundraising and income diversification to strengthen long-term sustainability, while investing in our staff, volunteers, systems and digital inclusion, and ensuring SECCA remains a supportive and rewarding place to work and volunteer.
We thank all our Funders:
The Trustees of SECCA would like to thank all of those who have given funding or donated to SECCA in the last financial year. Our principal funders have been:
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City Bridge Foundation
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National Citizens Advice
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Postcode Society Trust
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Greater London Authority (GLA)
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The MRS Smith and Mount
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Square - Individual Donations
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We Are Group
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British Red Cross
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Aid International
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Donations and Voluntary contributions
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CT Home care/ Tawakal
Financial Review
SECCA's main funding sources are grants, donations and members' contributions. The charity operated within tight financial conditions but remained stable and met all obligations.
Reserves Policy and Going Concern
The Board has assessed the charity's requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. As a result, the Board has approved a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed should be held in reserve and maintained at a level which ensures that SECCA's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The target reserve amount represents at least 3 months' expenditure and will be reviewed annually.
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At 31 March 2025, the charity held total reserves of £25,363, representing 2.7 months of expenditure. This falls short of our 3-month target (£28,227) by £2,864. The shortfall resulted from increased expenditure to meet sustained demand during the year, combined with the structural deficit position. The trustees are actively addressing this through the income diversification strategies outlined in Future Plans and will monitor reserves monthly during 2025-26. Priority actions include restricting new expenditure commitments pending funding confirmation, completing a comprehensive financial sustainability plan by February 2026, and achieving break-even or surplus position by September 2026.
If reserves fall below £20,000 (approximately 2 months of operating costs), the trustees will convene an emergency meeting to consider service prioritization or alternative delivery models to protect the charity's long-term viability.
Risk Management
The Board of Trustees conducts an annual review of major risks faced by the charity, maintaining an up-to-date risk register. In 2024-2025, the trustees identified key challenges and implemented measures to address them:
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Funding Challenges: To address the uncertain economic climate and rising competition for grants, we have increased the number of grant applications and strengthened relationships with funders. Our improved financial stability reinforces funders' confidence in our ability to deliver effective services.
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Service Demand and Workforce Pressures: The cost-of-living crisis has led to sustained demand, placing strain on projects and staff. To maintain service levels and expand support, we are actively seeking additional funding and exploring new partnerships to enhance capacity.
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Staff and Volunteer Well-being: The challenges of supporting vulnerable clients have placed added stress on staff and volunteers. In response, we have strengthened well-being support measures, including regular check-ins, flexible working arrangements, and workload management strategies, ensuring our team remains supported and resilient.
Governance, Structure and Management
Enfield Somali Community Association is a small charitable company set up to improve the conditions of life of recent Somali and other Eastern African immigrant families to the UK. Appointment and retirement of trustees is in accordance with the constitution which requires that appointment and retirement should be by ordinary resolution.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity. The overall management of finance is the responsibility of all the
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Trustees acting on the recommendations of the Chairman, the Treasurer and the advice of the Co-ordinator. The Trustees form the Management Committee who meets regularly to oversee the running of the organisation.
The Trustees have undertaken a range of organisational development training in financial management, service delivery and governance, including the 7 principles of the Good Governance: Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector as a framework for improving its governance.
Trustees and their Responsibilities
Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members. The principles and main duties are the same in all cases. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up.
Signed on behalf of the trustees & Management committee by:
Signed: Date: 26/01/2026
Xasan D Xasan Chair
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 17 to 18.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general
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Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the above paragraphs, has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the
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methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Md Iqbal Hossain MBA,FCCA Chartered Certified accountant B K Community Accountant Ltd 420/421 Arches London E3 4AA
Date: 26[th] January 2026
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| ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) | ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) | ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) | ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) | ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) | ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) | ||
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| Statement of Financial Activities | |||||||
| (Including income and expenditure account) | |||||||
| 31 March 2025 | |||||||
| Incoming | Unrestric | TOTAL | Unrestrict | Restricted | TOTAL | ||
| Note | ted | Restricted | Funds | Funds | |||
| Resources | ed Funds | Funds | |||||
| Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Donation and Legacies |
2 | 22,898 | 77,337 | 100,235 | 8,885 | 86,801 | 95,686 |
| Total Income | 22,898 ====== |
77,337 ======= |
100,235 ======= |
8,885 ====== |
86,801 ======= |
95,686 ======= |
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| Expenditure on: | 3 | ||||||
| Charitable activities |
14,092 | 98,815 | 112,907 | 4,792 | 75,258 | 80,050 | |
| Total expenditure | 14,092 ====== |
98,815 ======= |
112,907 ======= |
4,792 ====== |
75,258 ======= |
80,050 ======= |
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| Net Income & net movement in funds |
8,806 | (21,478) | (12,672) | 4,093 | 11,543 | 15,636 | |
| Reconciliation of fund: |
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| Total funds brought forward |
9,456 | 28,579 | 38,035 | 5,363 | 17,036 | 22,399 | |
| Total funds carried forward |
18,262 ====== |
7,101 ====== |
25,363 ======= |
9,456 ====== |
28,579 ====== |
38,035 ======= |
TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement in funds for the above period.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
The notes on pages 19 to 23 form part of these accounts.
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ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 FIXED ASSETS Note 2025 2024 £ £ £ ~~a es~~ Office Equipment ~~es~~ 8 ~~ee ee~~ 5, ~~ee~~ 250 6,562 ~~a~~ Debtors 9 19,000 - ~~a~~ Cash at Bank 25,498 55,550 Cash in hand - - ~~a es~~ Total Current Assets ~~ee ee~~ 44 ~~es~~ ,498 ~~ee~~ 55,550 Creditors and Accruals 10 (24,385) (24,077) ~~ee~~ Net Current Assets ~~ee es es~~ 20 ~~ee~~ ,113 15,752 25,363 38,035 Net Assets ====== ====== ~~a~~ Unrestricted Funds 11 18,262 9,456 Restricted Funds 11 7,101 28,579 25,363 38,035 Total Funds ====== ====== ~~eeee ee ee~~ The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies’ subject to the small companies’ regime.
These accounts were approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on 26[th] January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Xasan D Xasan Chair
The notes on pages 19 to 23 form part of these accounts.
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ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
1.1 Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in March 2005 and the Companies Act 1985.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is small company.
1.2 Incoming Resources
Income from activities, voluntary income and donations are included in incoming resources when they are receivable, except when the donors specify that they must be used in future accounting periods or donors’ conditions have not been fulfilled, then the income is deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fundraising costs.
1.3 Resources Expended
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT that cannot be recovered.
Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of those resources.
1.4 Going Concern Basis
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, as in the opinion of the director and trustees, there are no issues arising which would suggest any other basis as being more appropriate.
1.5 Depreciation
Depreciation is provided using the following rates and bases to reduce by annual instalments the cost, less estimated residual value, of tangible assets over the estimated useful lives:
Furniture, Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment - 20% on reducing line basis.
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ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA) Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Grants, donations, and legacies: | Unrestricted | Restricted | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donation and Voluntary contribution | 15,898 | - | 15,898 | 2,935 |
| National Lottery - London Response Fund | - | - | - | 10,000 |
| Aid International | 7,120 | 7,120 | 10,541 | |
| We are Digital | - | 7,042 | 7,042 | - |
| Postcode Society Trust | - | 15,000 | 15,000 | - |
| City Bridge Trust | - | 16,050 | 16,050 | 16,050 |
| CT Home care/ Tawakal | 7,000 | 11,000 | 18,000 | 5,950 |
| National Citizens Advice | - | 17,625 | 17,625 | 14,210 |
| GLA | - | 3,500 | 3,500 | 20,000 |
| British Red Cross | - | - | - | 11,000 |
| The MRS Smith and Mount | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| TOTAL Income | 22,898 ======= |
77,337 ====== |
100,235 ======= |
95,686 ======= |
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Notes to the financial statements (continuing)
Year ended 31 March 2025
3. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Fund type:
| Charitable activities & | Un- | Restricted | Total | Un- | Restricted | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| restricted | restricted | Funds | ||||
| Support Cost | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Funds | Funds | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Salary & NIC | 1,155 | 56,458 | 57,613 | 1,155 | 49,814 | 50,969 |
| Rent & Rates | - | 5,532 | 5,532 | - | 5,532 | 5,532 |
| Telephone, Internet, Website, Media |
979 | - | 979 | 879 | - | 879 |
| Insurance | - | 199 | 199 | - | 199 | 199 |
| Audit, Bookkeeping | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| Project Activities | 9,000 | 34,866 | 43,866 | - | 17,625 | 17,625 |
| Office Expenses | 758 | - | 758 | 558 | - | 558 |
| Fundraising Cost | 1,200 | - | 1,200 | 1,200 | - | 1,200 |
| Governance | - | 448 | 448 | - | 448 | 448 |
| Volunteer Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Depreciation | - | 1,312 | 1,312 | - | 1,640 | 1,640 |
| Total | 14,092 ====== |
98,815 ====== |
112,907 ====== |
4,792 ====== |
75,258 ====== |
80,050 ====== |
4. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Activity type:
| Charitable activities & | Total Funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services | Governan | Fund | 2025 | Total 2024 | |
| Support Cost | ii | ||||
| ce | rasng | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Property Costs | 5,532 | - | - | 5,532 | 5,532 |
| Depreciation | 1,312 | - | - | 1,312 | 1,640 |
| Direct Costs | 102,785 | 1,000 | - | 103,785 | 70,600 |
| Other indirect Costs | 1,078 | - | 1,200 | 2,278 | 2,278 |
| Total | 110,707 ======= |
1,000 ======= |
1,200 ====== |
112,907 ======= |
80,050 ======= |
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Notes to the financial statements (continuing)
Year ended 31 March 2025
5. TRUSTEES EXPENSES
No expenses are paid to Trustees.
No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: nil).
6. Related party transactions
There are no related party transactions to disclose for 2025 (2024 : none) There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.
7. Taxation
The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.
8. Fixed Assets
| Computer Equipment | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Cost | ||
| At 1 April 2024 | 14,538 | 14,538 |
| Additions | - | - |
| At 31 March 2025 | 14,538 | 14,538 |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 1 April 2024 | 7,976 | 7,976 |
| Charge this period | 1,312 | 1,312 |
| At 31 March 2025 | 9,288 | 9,288 |
| Net book value | ||
| At 31 March 2025 | 5,250 | 5,250 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 6,562 | 6,562 |
9.Debtors
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade Debtors | 19,000 | - |
| Total Debtors | 19,000 ========= |
- ========= |
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10.Creditors
| 0. Creditors | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Trade Creditors | 23,885 | 23,577 |
| HMRC | - | - |
| Independent examination | 500 | 500 |
| Total Creditors | 24,385 ====== |
24,077 ====== |
Accruals: Provision for Accountancy fees.
11.Analysis of charitable Funds:
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Fund | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets Restricted | - | 5,250 | 5,250 |
| Net Current assets | 7,101 | 13,012 | 20,113 |
| Net Assets | 7,101 ======== |
18,262 ======= |
25,363 ======= |
Benefits in kind There were no benefits in kind in the period.
Independent examination and accountancy services During the period, the cost of the examination was £500.
Glossary of terms
Restricted funds: These are funds given to the charity, subject to specific restrictions set by the donor, but still within the general objects of the charity.
Creditors These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accounting
period.
Debtors: These are amounts owed to the charity, but not received in the accounting
period.
Prepayments: These are services that the charity has paid for in advance, but not used during the accounting period.
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