DEAF WORLD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
CHARITY COMMISSION NO 1127458
DEAF WORLD
CONTENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Page | 1 | Trustee's Annual Report |
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| Page | 2 -3 | Charity Report |
| Page | 4 | Independent Examiners Report |
| Page | 5 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| Page | 6 | Statement of Assets & Liabilities |
| Page | 7-8 | Notes to the Accounts |
| Page | 9 | Detailed Statement of Financial Actvities |
DEAF WORLD
TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
CHARITY NAME: DEAF WORLD REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1127458 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR BEGINNING: 1st April 2020 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING: 31st March 2021 CHARITY'S PRINCIPAL ADDRESS: FENTON STREET SMETHWICK BIRMINGHAM West Midlands B66 1HR NAME OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEE'S: MR M I BHATTI MR Z A KAZI MR A KHAN
The trustees 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 2015).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
To act as a resource for deaf and hard of hearing young people between the ages of 11 and 25 by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical education and other activities as a means of advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; advancing education relieving unemployment providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth age infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the condition of life of such persons.
SIGNATURE:
DATED: 20/09/2021
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DEAF WORLD
TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
The year 2020 has been an unforgettable year. There were and still are uncertainties of how things will pan out for Deaf World.
The initial impact and thoughts were of financial survival of the organisation and how best we could manage if at all. Telephone conversations with the members of the Board of Trustees, the staff and volunteers were had to talk about the potential outcome of closure.
It was a very difficult period for Deaf World and the situation still remains unclear. The pandemic put a halt to the planning of programmes, funding research, funding applications and the delivery of services.
Our immediate thoughts were for our young people and the impact it is having on their emotional well-being and mental health. The long period of isolation and limited information about Covid-19 in their first language led to lots of confusion within the young deaf community. Deaf World maintained contact with young people through video calls offering support and reassurance.
Deaf World registered for the Government’s Job Retention Scheme enabling all the staff to survive financially. It was a much needed lifeline for the organisation
Deaf World was relieved to receive funding from the Heart of England Community Foundation for the Remote Communication Project that enabled us to facilitate ongoing communication via video calls via a deaf young person. This maintained communication in their first language and was welcomed and proved very informative for the beneficiaries. The intervention was much needed and provided respite and a sense of belonging throughout the uncertain times for young people.
We also had the opportunity to link up with Birmingham TV to produce a short video of the impact the lockdown and Covid-19 was having on the young deaf community. The final video can be viewed via the link: https://youtu.be/5hNcVybcdDY
The video highlights the issues that deaf young people are experiencing and strongly identified the need for young people services. Phone calls and text messages were being received from parents and carers asking when the services would resume. The same questions were being asked by young people.
We are extremely thankful to the Foyle Foundation for granting us £5K for Core Costs. This enabled us to plan ahead financially and gave much needed time and space to refocus our strategy. This was a much needed reassurance from the Foyle Foundation in difficult and testing times that facilitated crucial support to an isolated young community.
Deaf World’s ethos and philosophy is based on the emotional well-being of young people and our programme of activities reflects this. Through active engagement of young people via consultation (2016 and 2019) young people are the designers of their programme of activities. Deaf World’s young people service has offered the youth forum, leadership training, opportunity for young leaders to lead projects, set up the steering group and have a deaf young person in post as a support worker is a testament of our commitment to young people.
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Deaf World is and will remain a strong advocate for deaf young people’s mental health and well-being. The last 12 months have affirmed our beliefs and our commitment still remains as resilient and we were able to draw upon our young leaders to step up and take the lead during the testing times. They were the role models that offered their time when needed by their peers.
We believe that our investment in young people has come to fruition as we saw the benefits of our commitment to the progression and development of young people.
Deaf World is extremely grateful to the following funders for their kind generosity and support during the testing times.
The Foyle Foundation Cole Charitable Trust The Grimmitt Trust The Keith & Joan Mindlesohn Charitable Trust The Lillie C Johnson Charitable Trust The Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust British Humane Association Dumbreck Charity Heart of England Clifton Packaging Islamic Relief
Everyone at Deaf World is committed to providing a service despite the financial challenges that it is experiencing and will continue to seek funding from a range of sources.
Mr Ahmed Kazi Chair Board of Trustees
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DEAF WORLD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of DEAF WORLD
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the DEAF WORLD (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1.Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 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 applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
….............................................................. Shabir Nawab FFA FIPA Shabir Nawab & Co Accountants 11 Portland Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 9HN
DATED: _________
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DEAF WORLD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 NOTES INCOMING RESOURCES DONATIONS and LEGACIES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising Funds 1 Charitable Expences 2 Support Costs 3 Governance Costs 4 NET (OUTCOMING) / INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR Fund Balance carried forward |
2021 18,834 55,319 74,153 801 14,425 3,778 17,317 36,322 37,831 37,831 |
2020 9,959 27,249 37,208 1,552 17,905 14,082 20,071 53,610 (16,402) (16,402) |
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DEAF WORLD
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
| NOTES FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 Cash at Bank Cash in Hand Pre Payments NET CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors-Expenses 6 NET CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS |
2021 4,642 3,005 70,103 307 - 73,415 11,513 11,513 61,902 61,902 61,902 |
2020 4,642 3,005 26,025 377 - 29,407 5,336 5,336 24,071 24,070 24,070 |
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Approved by the Board of Trustees on 20/09/2021 and signed on its behalf by
TRUSTEE
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DEAF WORLD
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1 ACCOUNTANCY POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable 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.
Tangible fixed assets
No Depreciation has been claimed in year.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements
2 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 20 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2019 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021
3 STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2021 3 2020 3
No Employees recieved emoluments in excess of £60,000
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| 4 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Cost Additions At 1st April 2018 and 31 March 2019 NET BOOK VALUE At 31/03/2020 At 31/03/2021 5 DEBTORS : AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN ONE YEAR Other Debtors 6 CREDITORS : AMOUNTS FALLOING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Taxation and Social Security Other Creditors Accruals 7 MOVEMENT OF FUNDS Net At 01/04/2020 General Funds 28,712 TOTAL FUNDS 28,712 Net Movement of Funds as follows Incoming Resources £ General Fund 55,319 Unrestricted Fund 18,834 74,153 TOTAL FUNDS 74,153 |
4,642 4,642 4,642 2021 2020 £ £ 3,005 3,005 2021 2020 £ £ 3,196 106 854 854 6,988 3,576 475 800 11,513 5,336 Movement At 31/03/2021 of Funds 37,832 66,543 37,832 66,543 Resources Movement In Expended Funds £ £ 17,487 37,831 18,834 - 36,322 37,831 36,322 37,831 |
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8 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021
9 RESERVES POLICY
It is the policy of this charity to Maintain a reserve at a level that will provide sufficient funds to cover costs for management, administartion and support cost, including additional costs, if and when the charity ceases to operate, These funds are maintained throughouut the year at an amount £6000.
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DEAF WORLD
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Grant Other Income Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE 1 Raising donations and legacies Telephone Postage and stationery 2 Charitable activities Charitable activities Insurance Advertising Interpretor Costs 3 Support costs Training costs Food & Consumables Travel Motor Expenses Rent 4 Governance costs Wages Accountancy and legal fees Professional Fees Total resources expended Net Income /(Expenditure) |
2021 £ 3,939 55,319 14,895 74,153 789 12 801 5,272 315 1,603 7,236 14,425 226 552 - 3,000 3,778 15,052 690 1,575 17,317 36,322 37,831 |
2020 £ 9,959 27,249 - 37,208 1,056 496 1,552 12,074 627 702 4,501 17,904 - 522 10,515 45 3,000 14,082 18,555 691 825 20,071 53,609 16,401 - |
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