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rJ NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT Annual Report June 2023 - 2024

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|||| |---|---|---| |Directors Foreword|..........................................................................................................................................|3| |Acknowledgements|...........................................................................................................................................|4| |About Us|...........................................................................................................................................................|5| |Our Mission .................................................................................................................................................... 5| |Our Values...................................................................................................................................................... 5| |Our Approach ................................................................................................................................................. 6| |Our Team........................................................................................................................................................ 6| |Where We Work............................................................................................................................................. 6| |Why We Do What We Do: The Context ........................................................................................................ 6| |A Borough of Diversity, Disparity, and Disadvantage|.................................................................................|7| |Who We Support ............................................................................................................................................ 8| |The Inequalities We Respond to .................................................................................................................... 8|NEWHAM| |The Local Challenges We Respond to ........................................................................................................... 9| |Our Human Approach .................................................................................................................................... 9| |Key Achievements Overview|.........................................................................................................................|10| |Project Spotlights|........................................................................................................................................... 11|COMMUNITY| |Food Insecurity ............................................................................................................................................. 12| |Imra’a, Here I Stand, Here I Stay ................................................................................................................. 13| |Perinatal ........................................................................................................................................................ 14| |Employability Workshops ............................................................................................................................ 15| |PROJECT| |Queen Mary University of London Research Collaboration........................................................................ 16| |Community Hot Meals ................................................................................................................................. 17| |Mental Health and Trauma Practices ........................................................................................................... 17| |Welcome Newham ....................................................................................................................................... 18| |Policies|.............................................................................................................................................................|19| |Newham Community Project Annual Accounts|.........................................................................................|20|

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Director’s Foreword

The last year, from EF _ eyaN September 2023 to August ies TS 2024, has been one of both LLarDi vino As deh= => perseverance transformation and for ~ vu We Newham Community .. —_ Project. Amidst widening ————— aa oe . social inequality, rising od .“«<£4 := living costs, and increasing demand for support a services, our commitment to walk alongside the most underserved and underrepresented communities in Newham and surrounding boroughs has never wavered. It is this commitment, grounded in dignity, equity, and care, that continues to shape every aspect of our work.

employability and trauma recovery support, ran cultural awareness and appropriateness workshops for professionals, statutory services, public servants and for the community, whilst holding firm to our values even as funding became uncertain. Through projects like Imra’a, Here I Stand Here I Stay, our youth-led camps, leadership training, our perinatal support programme, and our trauma-informed projects, we’ve broken ground on new approaches to healing, community connection, peer-based support and mental health care.

We are proud that over 80% of those who participated in our employability programmes have moved into full-time work or higher education. Proud that our trauma-informed spaces have become trusted sanctuaries for women, children, and survivors. Proud that our foodbank continues to deliver not only essentials, but dignity, ensuring culturally appropriate food for over 350 families each week.

At our core, Newham Community Project exists to respond where others cannot, or will not. We support those often left out of mainstream provision: people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), migrant families navigating complex systems, survivors of violence, individuals living with longterm trauma, and communities excluded by economic, cultural, or systemic barriers. But more than that, we work with them, listening to their stories, learning from their lived realities, and building solutions that they help lead.

Our mission is clear: to alleviate poverty, advance well-being, and create opportunities for equity through practical, traumainformed, and place-based action. This mission is not merely aspirational; it is informed by the everyday lives of those we serve. Each week, we support hundreds of families with food, essentials, hygiene, and energy support. We also cultivate an equally vital yet less visible presence: hope. Hope that their struggles are seen, that they are valued, and that there is somewhere safe to turn.

However, we are not without challenge. We’ve faced the reality of stretched budgets, delayed funding decisions, and ever-growing demand. However, we manage by leaning into the strength of our team, the integrity of our mission, and the trust of the community we serve. Our Youth Advisory and Women's Sanctuary Boards have kept us accountable, in addition to the communities we serve, and our strategic collaborations have helped amplify our impact while ensuring that our work remains embedded in local realities. To everyone who supported us this year, whether through time, funding, voice, or trust, thank you. This work is not ours alone. It is the work of a community determined not just to survive, but to create something better for everyone.

Over these 12 months, we’ve grown; not always in resources, but in resilience, reach, and impact. We launched new partnerships with academic institutions and health providers, ran culturally safe mental health groups, expanded

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About Us

Newham Community Project (NCP) is a community-led organisation based in the heart of East London. We exist to support and empower individuals and families facing economic hardship, social exclusion, trauma, and barriers to accessing support. Founded on the principles of dignity, equity, and solidarity, our work is grounded in the lived experiences of the people we serve, many of whom are migrants, women, young people, and individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

We are more than a service provider; we are a trusted space, a place of belonging, and a connector of people, knowledge, and opportunity. From emergency food aid to legal workshops, from trauma-informed mental health support to community-driven research, we stand alongside the community through every crisis, challenge and change.

Our Mission

To alleviate hardship, promote justice, and build equitable pathways to wellbeing, opportunity, and inclusion; with communities, not just for them.

Our Values

Our Approach

We deliver trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and placebased support in collaboration with academics, health providers, local government, and grassroots organisations. Our model is shaped by evidence, research, and direct community feedback, ensuring that everything we do is relevant, responsive, and impactful.

We work across three pillars:

  1. Relief and Stability : Food, housing, emergency aid, NRPF support

  2. Recovery and Empowerment : Mental health, employability, leadership development

  3. Research and Reform : Advocacy, data-driven insight, policy influence

Our Team

We are powered by a diverse, multidisciplinary team of project managers, community organisers, trauma specialists, youth workers, volunteers, and researchers. We are supported

by a team of over 140 dedicated volunteers, most of whom are local residents with lived experience, bringing deep understanding, empathy, and authenticity to every aspect of our work. Their lived experience in their roles is a strength we believe is essential

in designing meaningful, empathetic, and lasting solutions.

Where We Work

Our work is centred in the London Borough of Newham, one of the most diverse areas in the UK, with complex social and economic inequalities. However, our projects also reach across boroughs, especially where need arises, including Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, and other surrounding areas.

Why We Do What We Do: The Context

Newham Community Project exists because injustice persists. In one of the most economically deprived and

socially complex boroughs in the UK, the weight of inequality is not abstract; it is lived, daily, and generational.

Our work is rooted in the belief that communities know what they need, but are too often held back by systems that are not built for them. We are here to bridge that gap, not by offering charity in the traditional sense, but by walking alongside people, challenging exclusion, and providing practical, humancentred support that makes a difference today while building pathways for tomorrow.

A Borough of Diversity, Disparity, and Disadvantage

The London Borough of Newham is home to extraordinary cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity, the most diverse area in the UK. It is also a place where too many people face long-standing, layered disadvantages:

Household Food Insecurity

Existing data highlights a clear correlation between food insecurity and ethnicity, with disproportionately high levels affecting racially minoritised communities. This reflects broader structural inequalities that limit access to stable income, secure housing, and essential support.

These challenges are not isolated. They intersect. A survivor of domestic abuse may also be a single mother with NRPF, struggling with undiagnosed trauma and no access to mental health care. A young person may be experiencing depression, caring responsibilities, and racial discrimination, all without a trusted adult in their life. A recently arrived father may be navigating asylum processes, homelessness, and anxiety while trying to parent in an unfamiliar place.

Who We Support

Our work focuses on people who are most likely to be marginalised, unseen, or left behind by formal systems, including:

The Inequalities We Respond To

Wider Inequality Impact on Local Lives
High child and family poverty Inadequate food, clothing, and educational resources, including social
stigma
Gender-based violence and exclusion Women experiencing trauma without access to culturally appropriate
care
Structural mental health gaps Communities unable to find safe, relevant, or timely emotional or
trauma support
Inaccessible perinatal care Mothers isolated, unsupported, and struggling to bond with their
babies, throughpregnancyand beyond
Racism, exclusion, and a lack of
opportunityforyoung people		 Poor mental health, disengagement, increased vulnerability to harm,
andpoorgrades
Exclusion of NRPF and migrant
households		 Lack of food, shelter, healthcare, and fear of authorities
Financial exclusion and debt traps Long-term insecurity, reliance on unsafe informal systems
Cultural exclusion from public life Global majority women missing from sports, leadership, and decision-
makingspaces
Social isolation Mental distress, weakened community ties, and intergenerational
disconnection

The Local Challenges We Respond To

Everyday Challenge in Newham How We Respond
Families struggling to afford nutritious, culturally
appropriate food — often relying on overstretched relatives
or local foodbanks that do not meet their dietary or faith-
based needs		 Weekly culturally tailored food parcels, fresh
produce distribution, hot meals, and nutritional
guidance provided in a respectful, stigma-free
environment
Residents facing long-term unemployment,
underemployment, or a lack of confidence to re-enter work
or training		 Employability training, digital skills workshops,
confidence-building sessions, and supported access
to education or volunteering pathways
Young people navigating emotional distress,
intergenerational trauma, or community-based violence —
without safe or trusted spaces to talk		 Youth mentoring, trauma-informed wellbeing
groups, leadership programmes, and access to
creative and expressive outlets
Pregnant women and mothers with children under 2
experiencing isolation, distress, or postnatal mental health
challenges		 Peer-led perinatal mental health support circles,
mother-and-baby wellbeing sessions, and safe
cultural spaces that foster connection and healing
Community members unsure how to manage finances,
avoid debt, or access safe financial tools		 Culturally competent financial literacy workshops,
one-to-one advice, and practical coaching tailored to
the unique needs of low-income and NRPF
households
Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants dealing with
housing precarity, emotional trauma, or exclusion from
essential services		 Holistic advocacy support, trauma-aware emotional
spaces, language-accessible information, and
pathways to services through community connectors
Survivors of domestic abuse or coercive control unsure how
to leave or rebuild their lives safely		 Trusted recovery spaces, group-based trauma
support, advocacy for safety planning, and culturally
relevant information on rights and legal options
Women excluded from health and wellbeing opportunities
due to cultural stigma, faith-based modesty needs, or
financial barriers		 Safe, inclusive women’s physical activity
programmes, wellbeing sessions, and movement
spaces co-designed by women from the community
Individuals and families overwhelmed by trauma, grief, or
complex emotional needs — often untreated due to service
inaccessibilityor stigma		 Drop-in mental health support, emotional literacy
workshops, peer spaces, and trauma-informed
pathways into appropriate services
Isolated homemakers, carers, or elders with few social
connections, often disconnected from outside life		 Culturally appropriate social spaces such as talking
cafés, community kitchen conversations, and targeted
outreach programmes that restore connection and
confidence

Our Human Approach

We don’t just count numbers, we build trust. We believe in meeting people where they are, in the language they speak, with the care they deserve. We are trauma-informed because our community carries trauma. We are culturally competent because no one should have to translate their pain to be heard. We are practical because people don’t just need theory, they need food, stability, safety, and connection.

Our work is never just a service, it’s a relationship. Built over time, rooted in respect, and sustained by a shared vision: that everyone deserves to live with dignity, voice, and possibility.

Key Achievements Overview (September 2023 – August 2024)

At Newham Community Project, this year has reflected our commitment to stand with the most underserved communities in our borough. Across every age group, life stage, and level of need, we delivered traumainformed, culturally competent, and practical support that met people where they were with dignity, trust, and care. Between September 2023 and August 2024, we:

Each of these achievements reflects not just a number, but a relationship, a story, and a person who found support in a time of need. As systems grow more complex and the cost of living continues to rise, we remain committed to providing community-led, relational, and resilient support, where healing and hope are not only possible, but expected.

Project Spotlights Period Covered: July 2023 – June 2024

FOOD INSECURITY Launched: March 2020 Our foodbank provides weekly food support to individuals and families experiencing severe hardship, including those with no recourse to public funds, and low-income households. We ensure support is directed to those most in need through a structured vetting process, which includes referrals from statutory services and trusted community partners, as well as direct assessments carried out by our team. Each parcel is culturally appropriate and tailored to meet the dietary needs and household size of the service user, offering a balanced range of long- life, fresh items, toiletries and non-edible household items. By otTering consistent weekly support, we help reduce the stress and instability caused by food insecurity. ensuring families do not have to choose between eating and paying bills or other essential expenses. 350+ Families we support experiencing food insecurity Families supported weekly Households with NRPF and economic precarity YOI 17,000+ families with children who are experiencin& or at risk of child Food parcels & hot meals delivered povery Commun ities unable to access trad itional food banks dueto dietary orcultural restri ctions

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Perinatal Launched: January 2023 Our perinatal programme was developed in response to the pressing need for culturally appropriale, trauma-informed support during one of the most vulnerable periods in a person's life. This project creates wraparound care from pregnancy to early toddlerhood, ensuring no one falls through the gaps, particularly those from underserved, migrant, or isolated backgroiinds who often face barriers to accessing mainstream services. We provide essential items such as pushchair8 formula, maternity packs, self care packs, and hygiene supplies; offer mental health and emotional wellbeing support; and run regular culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal workshops. Alongside practical support, we deliver tailored guidance, peer connection, and signposting to ensure every parent is equipped, empowered, and supported throughout the early stages of their child's development. Key Achievements: Essential Items Distributed Nappy packs and sacks 10.400 Baby formula tubs 1.300 orvppc¥b# •rrtolh••lth Hygiene clothing packs 190 Self care packs 310 $4 Matemity stsrter packs Pushchairs 164 Access & Inclusivity: Delivered through gender comfortable spaces Iturally sensitive staff and language support onfidential mental health referrals and peer groups

EMPLOYABILI'I'Y WORIISHOPS LdullLhed: July 2023 PERSOPIALS(ILLS PEOFiEsauLLS PPPUED CORE SKILL & LEARINING WORKPLACES￿US This employability programme engaged 132 individuals across three cohorts over the course of a year, supporting them through targeted training and tailored progression pathways. With 81'/1I of participants moving into full-time employment, education (Ikvel 3+), or sustained volunteering? the project demonstrates a strong correlation between personalised, community-led intervention and meaningful socioeconomic outcomes. Informed by a trauma-aivare and culturally responsive approach, the programme emphasised not only technical skills but also personal deTr'elopment, resilience, and goal-setting, prioritising career confidence, not just CVS, by embedding long-term goals and pathways into delivery. UDemployed adulis. especially those out of educati(￿ for 10118 periods Those urith No Recowse to Public Fullds RPF) but with a right to Unei))ployed adults. out of 'ork" for 6 M￿ths or ￿ore Refugees. mi8rallls. and woiiien re- ent¢riJ)8 the w0￿rOr¢e Tatgei Studenls KEY ACHIEVEMENTS- 2023124 15lIN￿D￿mL6£Nq0LLEDoVEq THAEECOTriORTSACROSSTHEVE 81% In Access & Inclusivity Delivered by facilitators with lived experience Safe. trauma- informed learning environment Led by academics

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN A POST- PANDEMIC COST OF LIVING CRISIS Launched: December 2023 completed collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, Newham Community Project, and Newham Council This completed knowledge exchange project examined the intersectin challenges faced by international students (IS) during the pandemic and cost-o living crisis, including food insecurity, housing instability, employment exploitalion, and mental health strain. It aimed to generate evidence, map local support systems, and influence more responsive policy and service delivery. International Students - 679,970 in the UK (2021-22) Economic Contribution - £41.9 billion added to the UK economy Student Population- 24% of all UK students 45% of postgraduates are international • 81 survey responses, 15 in-depth Rnterviejvs, I focus group j K 2 policy workshops with over 50 stakeholders Data used to inform local discussions on mental health, food povertyy housing access. and employment policy Key Vulnerabilities Ameng Intemational Students u￿￿p10yed IY IVEd hou5iTrg Aeiied ¢n l& ?0 loo PeKeDtage NIL'ntJl HL'alth and motional 4itrain udents dègcribedth8irweri8n¢9 98 -•urrDcatlnr antt-rrabotl¢-. bAw¢inrt acadÈmi¢ piswie￿th Survival Employment 43'/u unemployed; some paid as low as £1.501hr WidBspIeadl•dotlD￿ BnMty,and•rMlknfflaL ex￿Ul￿ Rent & Fssentials Rent up to £1,2001month, tnanv strllggled to afford basics La¢kofcultumiiyiespoogNeortimeiyunwwsbty $upwrt'.vOiuntÉrysectQilitiettVM$ ￿p Student-Parents Faced added challenges with baby itenis, hou5ing and transport

Other Projects

Community Hot Meals – Warm Havens Programme

Delivered: Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 (ongoing) Focus: Food security, social inclusion, skills exchange, and wraparound support Target Groups: Key Achievements Access & Inclusivity Families in economic 2,800 hot meals provided across 14 weeks Evening/weekend hours crisis Ethnic minority residents 200+ residents engaged Bilingual volunteers with NRPF Socially isolated adults Hot meals delivered to housebound service Culturally competent chefs and children, including users housebound individuals In-person workshops delivered: On-site wraparound professionals: Social anxiety and mental wellbeing family navigators, financial advisers, Digital and financial literacy legal clinics ~~a~~ NEET youth support and children’s activities Other Relevant Information: Alongside hot meals, our Community Hot Meals project created a warm, welcoming space with children’s arts and crafts, movie nights, and seasonal events. These activities helped families connect, building a sense of belonging and emotional safety. Through a trauma-informed approach, the project reduced isolation and supported wellbeing. Trained staff and volunteers provided signposting to essential services, ensuring families felt supported.

Mental Health and Trauma Support

Delivered: September 2023 to August 2024 (Ongoing) Focus: Emotional wellbeing, trauma recovery, culturally competent support Target Groups Key Achievements Access & Inclusivity Individuals and families 427 individuals and families supported Delivered in safe, familiar spaces in distress by trained staff Women, young people, Services included: Cultural and faith-based barriers and caregivers facing 1:1 trauma-informed support explicitly addressed trauma or isolation Emotional wellbeing circles Family and youth-focused group sessions People excluded from 94% reported reduced isolation Referral pathways into long-term clinical systems due to care when needed stigma, language, or status 63% had never accessed support before ~~——~~ Other Relevant Information: Our Mental Health and Trauma Informed project offered a safe, confidential space for individuals and families facing emotional distress, trauma, and mental health challenges. Delivered through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens, it provided tailored support including one-to-one sessions, group discussions, emotional literacy circles, and family wellbeing activities. We prioritised trust and accessibility, making it comfortable even for those new to emotional support. Centred on healing, connection, and empowerment, the project helped participants feel heard, reduce isolation, and begin rebuilding resilience within a supportive community setting.

Welcome Newham

Delivered: September 2023 to August 2024 (Ongoing)

Focus: Holistic integration and rights access for refugees and migrants

**Target Groups ** Key Achievements Access & Inclusivity
Newly arrived refugees,
asylum seekers, and
migrants		 Orientation workshops delivered Interpreters and bilingual support
volunteers involved in all service
touchpoints
Individuals facing
language barriers, NRPF
status, or trauma-related
challenges		 Community translators where needed in five
languages		 Sessions delivered in community
venues trusted by migrant groups
Families unfamiliar with
local services or
entitlements		 Refugees and migrants supported through:
One-to-one advocacy and outreach
Casework covering housing, benefits,
healthcare, and school enrolment
Mental health and trauma support services
Cultural bridging events building belonging
and safety		 Faith and trauma-sensitive practice
embedded into all delivery
Signpostingto relevant services
Referrals accepted through walk-ins,
community leaders, and outreach
teams

Other Relevant Information:

Welcome Newham bridges the critical gap between arrival and access, supporting residents not only to survive, but to belong. It forms a foundation for long-term integration, mental wellbeing, and informed civic participation. Through translated orientation workshops, one-to-one casework, advocacy, and community events, the project helps refugees and migrants navigate essential services, understand their rights, and connect with others. Delivered in partnership with trusted community facilitators, Welcome Newham offers both practical guidance and emotional reassurance, ensuring new residents are met with dignity, not barriers.

Policies

All Policies and Governance are available upon request.

Registered number 06678865

NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee)

Report and Accounts

31 August 2024

NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Report and accounts Contents

Page
Directors' report 1
Accountants' report 2
Income and Expenditure account 3
Balance sheet 4
Notes to the accounts 5

NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 06678865 Directors' Report

The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Principal activities

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be provision of charitable services.

The Trustees decided that the unrestricted funds which have not been specifically designed for a specific use should be maintained at a level above 3 months expenditure. The trustees consider reserves at this level will ensure that, in event of a significant unexpected drop in income, they will continue the charities current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

Directors and Trustees

The following persons served as directors during the year:

Mrs Yasmin Ismail Mrs Rizwana Kayaalp Mr Mohammed Hussain

Directors' responsibilities

The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board on 18 June 2025 and signed on its behalf.

Rizwana Kayaalp Director

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Accountants' Report

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trusteess of NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (’the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

-the accounts do not accord with those records; or

-the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 386 of the 2006 Act other than the requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

I have no concerns and have come across no matters in connection with my examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Plexal Accountants Ltd Association of Accounting Technicians

85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London W1W 7LT

18 June 2025

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee)

Income and Expenditure accounts For the year ended 31 August 2024

Notes Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Turnover 2 100,315 180,445 280,760 262,238 79,812 342,050
Expenditure (159,636) (216,804) (376,440) (107,229) (172,937) (280,166)
Operating (loss)/profit 3 (59,321) (36,359) (95,680) 155,009 (93,125) 61,884
(Deficit)/surplus on ordinary activities (59,321) (36,359) (95,680) 155,009 (93,125) 61,884
Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities - - - - - - -
(Deficit)/surplus for the financial year (59,321) (36,359) (95,680) 155,009 (93,125) 61,884
Total Funds Brought Forward 163,774 240,675 404,449 8,765 333,800 342,565
Total Funds Carried Forward 104,453 204,316 308,769 163,774 240,675 404,449

NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 06678865 Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
Current assets
Debtors
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
6
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds for the charity
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total charity funds		 65,824
248,248		 2024
£
11,018


297,751
308,769
104,453
204,316
308,769		 149,725
273,314
423,039
(22,728)		 2023
£
4,138
400,311
404,449
163,774
240,675
404,449

314,072
(16,321)

The directors/trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors/trustess 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 and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

Rizwana Kayaalp Director Approved by the board on 18 June 2025

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024

1 Accounting policies

Status of the company

The charitable company is limited by guarantee and does not have share capital.

The liability of members is limited to £1 per member.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS102)(effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Newham community project meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Going concern statement

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company will continue to operate. The validity of this assumption is dependent upon the continuance of support from the Company’s key funders and in response to the progress made by the Company in pursuing a viable budget including the obtaining of further grants and other funds. The Company's current business plan shows that the Company will be able to operate in the foreseeable future. Based on this understanding, the directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments, which would result from the basis of preparation being inappropriate.

Funds

General accumulated funds are unrestricted funds available for general purposes and include funds designated for a particular purpose; the use of such funds remains at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds are funds subject to conditions imposed by the donor or by specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are raised. The restrictive conditions are binding upon the Charitable Company.

Turnover

Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:

The charity has entitlement to the funds;

any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met or are fully within the control of the charity;

there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable; and the amount can be measured reliably.

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 August 2024

Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the direct costs of projects and activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support & governance costs. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold land and buildings 30% on reducing balance Plant and machinery 20% on reducing balance

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due.

Creditors

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Taxation

As a registered charity no provision is considered necessary for taxation.

Provisions

Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.

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Turnover
Restricted Income
Unrestricted Income		 2024
£
2023
£
100,315
262,238
180,445
79,812
280,760
342,050

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 August 2024

3
Employees
Average number of persons employed by the company
4
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and
machinery
etc
£
Cost
At 1 September 2023
24,621
Additions
718
At 31 August 2024
25,339
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023
20,483
Charge for the year
550
At 31 August 2024
21,033
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
4,306
At 31 August 2023
4,138
5
Debtors
Trade debtors
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors (Loans)		 2024
Number
9
Motor
vehicles
£
-
8,950
8,950
-
2,238
2,238
6,712
-
2024
£
65,824
2024
£
16,321		 2023
Number
8
Total
£
24,621
9,668
34,289
20,483
2,788
23,271
11,018
4,138
2023
£
149,725
2023
£
22,728

7 Transactions with Trustees

The trustees did not receive any salary during the year. No expenses were paid to the Trustees. There were no transactions between the trustees and the charity.

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 August 2024

8 Related party transactions

There has been no trading between the directors and the company.

9 Controlling party

The charity is controlled by the trustees.

10 Other information

NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is 259 Katherine Road, London, England, E7 8PP

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Detailed Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 August 2024

Income- Restricted
Income- Unrestricted
Administrative expenses
Operating (loss)/profit
(Loss)/profit before tax		 2024
£
100,315
180,445
(376,440)
(95,680)
(95,680)		 2023
£
262,238
79,812
(280,166)
61,884
61,884

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NEWHAM COMMUNITY PROJECT (Company limited by Guarantee) Detailed Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 August 2024

Income
Income from Donations and Grants
Administrative expenses		 2024
£
280,760
129,352
5,502
12,033
146,887
45,385
7,317
410
53,112
18,019
955
2,608
644
0
26,175
73,423
2,788
-
13,681
11,511
7,537
9,791
0
2,347
169,479
500
3,966
2,496
6,962
376,440		 2023
£
342,050
80,961
2,527
700
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries
Travel and subsistence
Staff training & other cost
Premises costs:
Rent
Light and heat
Repairs
General administrative expenses:
Sub-contractors
Telephone and fax
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Hardship grants
Foodbank expenses
Depreciation
Other Expenses
Volunteer costs
Events & trips
Van Insurance
Donations
DBS
IT Costs
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Consultancy fees
Other legal and professional
84,188
38,388
2,309
250
40,947
-
452
1,470
199
127
39,730
74,436
1,400
1,500
6,008
5,063
-
6,860
518
2,401
140,164
2,000
12,241
626
14,867
280,166

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