## **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| |---|---|---| |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 Page 1 ## **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. Page 2 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 Page 3 **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 2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. 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: ___________________________ Page 4 **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)| |---|---|---| Page 5 **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| |---|---|---| Approved by the Board of Trustees on 20/09/2021 and signed on its behalf by ## **TRUSTEE** Page 6 **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 Page 7 |**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| |---|---| ## **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. Page 8 ## **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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