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AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

TRUSTEES REPORT

Charity Number: 1124304

OPTMARK ACCOUNTANTS Unit 5, Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1JS Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year Ended 31[ST] May 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in July 2014.

The charity is controlled by it’s governing documents the constitution, and also constitute a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity Number

1124304

Registration Number

06566483 Registered in England and Wales

Principal Address

UNIT 1, RED LION COURT ALEXANDRA ROAD HOUNSLOW TW3 1JS

Trustees

Chairperson: Richard Andorful Vice Chairperson: Philip Kwasi Oduroh Secretary/Treasurer: Nelson Oware-Siaw

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

OPTMARK ACCOUNTANTS Unit 5, Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1JS Phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

STRUCTUTRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an incorporated charity. Formally attained charity status in June 2008 and started operation from this date. The organization is now currently operating as Amber Training, Advisory & Support Services (ATASS).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The aims and objectives of ATASS are;

1. To advance education and relieve financial hardship amongst those seeking asylum, those granted refugee status and immigrants and their dependants in need thereof in the London Borough of Hounslow and surrounding areas by the provision of legal and other advice and information to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community.

2. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of the London Borough of Hounslow in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society .

3. The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit in the London Borough of Hounslow by:

• (a) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; and

(b) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds.

(c) determined to provide comprehensive advice and support to people by networking, signposting, partnership work in enhancing employment rights and conditions , health & safety, welfare benefit issues, hate crimes, anti social behaviour, housing and life in the UK.

(d) committed to providing these services by giving advice, representation, advocacy, being litigant friendly, providing support in a language friendly and culturally issues in a sensitive manner and environment.

These objectives are achieved by the delivery of charitable training, advisory and support services to individuals and sometimes to organisations or other companies in need of our services. The trustees meet each year to discuss all Operational Objectives

and Management Strategies to be able to achieve our overall objectives and successfully continue to operate as a charity into the foreseeable future.

In setting the objectives and planning activities the Trustees have given consideration to the charity commission’s general guidance on the public benefit.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable Activities Achievement

Charitable donations were nil over the period. Grant received during the period was £31,009.00 (2021: £33,971.00). The trustees have agreed to continue their policy to engage in more prudent actions and activities to attract more grants and funding from other main stream funders.

Performance

The trustees have successfully managed to use all available resources of the charity as they see fit, in accordance with the objects and set priorities supporting the general public from all backgrounds.

The trustees have successfully achieved high income level in the past year and expect to improve the income level due the positive expected level of performance in the coming year.

However, the trustees are committed to embarking on more income generating activities to ensure they are able to maintain the level of performance.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error and committed to ensure these are achieved and maintained at all relevant times.

FUNDING

ATASS received funding support of £31,009.00. The funding grant received is towards training programmes designed to empower and support the disadvantaged in society to gain the basic knowledge required to integrate and fully contribute to their local communities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserve Policy

It is the policy of the charity to seek to generate a small surplus of income over expenditure to safeguard the future of the charity.

The remainder of the net income will be distributed according to the objects of the charity.

The trustees periodically review the level of reserves to ensure that reserves are at a level for the continuation of the work of the charity.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

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…………………………………………. Richard Andorful (Chairperson)

Date: 31[st] DECEMBER, 2022

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AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MAY 2022

Company Number: 1124304

AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED '31MAY 2022'

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MAY 2022

INCOMING RESOURCES Notes 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 Donations 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grant 33,971 31,009 0 0 33,971 31,009 Training Income 0 0 47,642 49,542 47,642 49,542 TOTAL INCOME 33,971 31,009 47,642 49,542 81,613 80,551 RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct Charitable Expenses Charity Activities 38,259 21,005 38,259 21,005 Other Expenditure Administrative Expenses 8 38,674 58,523 38,674 58,523 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 76,933 79,528 NET INCOME LESS EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 4,681 1,024 Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund Total Fund £ £ £	2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 33,971 31,009 0 0 33,971 31,009 0 0 47,642 49,542 47,642 49,542 Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund Total Fund £ £ £	2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 33,971 31,009 0 0 33,971 31,009 0 0 47,642 49,542 47,642 49,542 Restricted Fund Unrestricted Fund Total Fund £ £ £
	33,971 31,009 47,642 49,542	81,613 80,551 38,259 21,005 38,674 58,523
		76,933 79,528
		4,681 1,024

There were no recognised gains and losses other than those included in the income and expenditure account.

The notes on page 4 to 9 form part of these accounts.

AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED '31 May 2022'

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MAY 2022

Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand Short Term Investment Pre payments Other debtors CURRENT LIABILITIES Other creditors 5 Accruals 5 Amounts falling due within one year Total Current Assets Less Current Liabilities Creditors Amounts falling due after one year Total Assets FINANCED BY Owners Interest / Other Reserve Surplus / (Deficit) during the year	£ £ £ £ 6,954 5,216 85,588 33,856 - 50,000 - - - 1,897 85,588 85,753 217 - 2,380 - 2,597 0 82,991 85,753 (50,000) (50,000) 39,945 40,969 35,264 39,945 4,681 1,024 39,945 40,969 2022 2021	£ £ £ £ 6,954 5,216 85,588 33,856 - 50,000 - - - 1,897 85,588 85,753 217 - 2,380 - 2,597 0 82,991 85,753 (50,000) (50,000) 39,945 40,969 35,264 39,945 4,681 1,024 39,945 40,969 2022 2021
	85,588 217 2,380
	2,597
		(50,000)
		40,969
		39,945 1,024
		40,969

Signed by: on behalf of the trustees.

Date: 31 July 2022

Richard Andorful (Chairperson)

AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED '31 MAY 2022'

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MAY 2022

1 Accounting Policies

a) Convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. The principle accounting policies which policies which the Trustee have adopted within that convention are set out below.

b) Depreciation

Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated to write off their cost or valuation less any residual value over their estimated useful lives as follows:

Office equipement	25%
Furniture	25%
Improvement to office premises	25%

c) Furniture, Fittings and Equipement

Acquisition of capital asset (except freehold property) furniture, fitting and equipment will be charged to the accounts in the year of acquisition.

Old assets continued to be charged as per the old policy

2 Income

All the donations and grants are shown as income for the period in which they are received. Restricted funds are to be used for specific purpose and laid down by the donor.

Expenditure which meets these criteria is defined to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support cost.

Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without specific purpose and are available as general funds.

3 Movement in Total Funds for the Year

Movement in Total Funds for the Year Depreciation of Tangible Fixed Assets	£ 2021 2,318 2,318	£ 2022 1,739
		1,739

4 Taxation

All incoming resources is applied for charitable purpose and therefore exempt from tax.

AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED '31 MAY 2022'

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MAY 2022

5 Creditors

Amounts falling due within one year

Accruals Creditors Other creditors (Restricted Grant)	2021 2022 £ £ 2,380 0 217 0 - - 2,597 -

6 Tangible Fixed Assets

			Furniture	Furniture
			Office Improvement	Office Improvement
			**Office Equipement **	Office Equipement
	Cost		£	£
	1st Jun		9,272	6,954
	Additions	Improvement to Office Premises
		Office Equipment - Computer
	31st May		9,272	6,954
	Depreciation
	1st Jun
	Change for year		2,318	1,739
	31st May		2,318	1,739
	Net Book Amount
	31st May		6,954	5,216
**7 **	Interest Payable
			2021	2022
			£	£
	Bank charges payable		0	0

AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED '31 MAY 2022'

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MAY 2022

8 Administrative Expenses

8	Administrative Expenses
9	Depreciation Office Expenditure Telephone Charges Printing & Advertising Postage & Stationary Rent Repairs and Maintenance Softaware Insurance Internet Charges General Expense & Charges Employment Costs Wages and Salaries No salary was paid to the trustees of the charity. Total Administrative + Employment Cost	2021 £ 2,318 2,846 828 313 9,600 - - 763 - - 1,189 17,857 20,817 38,674	2022 £ 1,739 2,212 786 859 9,600 - - 686 - - 1,462
			17,344
			41,179
			58,523

Amber AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022 Charlty Number: 1124304 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT IER

Independent examiner's report on the accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of AMBER TRAINING ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICES On accounts for the year ended ST 31 MAY 2022 Charity no (if any) 1124304 Set out on pages Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit Is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Charities Act"} and that an independent examination is needed. ￿he charitys gross income does not exceed £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS 2nd INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS. It is my responsibility lo: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down IF) the general Directions given by the Charity Commlssion (under section 145151(bl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general Directions given xaminer's statement by the Charity Commission. An examinalion 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 disc105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequenuy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts pregent a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other examiner's statement than that disdosed below") 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- and lo prepare accounts Mthich accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 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. Ploase dglele the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Date: 3011112022 Signed: IER

Name: ABUBAKAR HUSSEIN Relevant professional qualification{s) or body {if any):

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS Address: OPTMARK ACCOUNTANTS UNIT 5, GROUND FLOOR, RED LION COURT ALEXANDRA ROAD, HOUNSLOW. TW3 1JS Section B Disclosure Only cotnplete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.IE.g. accounting records have not been keptln accordance with s132 ofthecharifes, Act2011 and th05e accounts do notcomply wtth the reqvivèmentsolthe 2008 Regulatlons sett(ngoutthe form and content of charityac(ounts', any material expenditure oractioTrwhich appears notto be In ac￿rdanceWrth1hetrusts ofthe cha￿ty., anyfallure to be provided with information and exPla￿ationS byany pa$torpre$enttru$tee, officeroremployee., and any materfal consistency between the accounts and thetntstees, annual report.) GSve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER