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2023-04-30-accounts

THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Reports and Accounts

For The Year Ended 30 April 2023

Charity Number: 1130154

Page 1

THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION

Index Page
Charity Information 3
Trustees’ Annual Report 4
Independent Examiner’s Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Accounts 8-11

Page 2

Company Information

Trustees Musa Karabay (Chairman) Sevki Yuksekkaya (Secretary) Enver Gundogdu (Treasurer) Ismail Sik Cihat Yildiz Kenan Boyraz Charity Number 1130154 Registered Office 4 Centre Way Claverings Industrial Estate Enfield, London N9 0AP

Page 3

Trustees’ Annual Report

Objectives and Activities

To further or benefit the residents of London and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a joint effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation to improve the conditions of life for the residents.

In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have the power to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.

Achievements and Performance

The charity has continued to go from strength to strength in terms of community engagement and advancement of education.

We have started construction for our additional site after several years of planning. The progress has been significant to date, and we expect the site to be ready for a grand opening later in the year. The new site will enable us to serve the community even better and offer facilities that we couldn't possibly offer in our current site.

Financial Review

Construction work has decreased our bank balance, but this has always been earmarked for this intention. We have held regular fundraising events to increase funds and will continue into the new financial year to ensure the charity is not financially burdened.

Overall, the charity is in a healthy financial position with £132,000 cash in the bank and hand.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Date
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Sevki Yuksekkaya (Feb 29 2024 Musa Karabay (Feb 29, 2024, 11:41am)
~~Musa Karabay~~
Chair
29 Feb 2024
, ,
11:37am)
~~Sevki Yuksekkaya~~
~~Musa Karabay~~
Secretary Chair
29 Feb 2024 29 Feb 2024

Page 4

Independent Examiner’s Report

Responsibilities and basis of report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/04/2023.

As the charity's trustees, 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

•the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

•the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

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

Signed:
Name:
Address:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body:
28/02/2024
KubilayOzpalas
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Unit 11,Angel Yard
34 Snells Park
London,N18 2FD

Page 5

Statement of Financial Activities for the period 01/05/2022 - 30/04/2023

The London Merit Association Charity No. 1130154

Expenditure
Expenditure on:
Reconciliation of
funds:
Net movement in funds
Raising funds
Qurbani Income
Other
Other trading activities expenses
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Total
Recommended categories by activity
Income
Income and endowments from:
Total funds brought forward
Charitable activities
Qurbani Expense
Total funds carried forward
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
180,693 - - 180,693 298,854
25,085 - - 25,085 2,760
38,278 - - 38,278 8,836
43,870 - - 43,870 33,551
- - - - 28,563
287,926 - - 287,926 372,564
1,523 - - 1,523 48
244,468 - - 244,468 226,117
43,500 43,500 33,550
30,253 - - 30,253 2,276
319,743 - - 319,743 261,991
31,817
-
- - 31,817
-
110,573
306,299 - - 306,299 195,726
274,482 - - 274,482 306,299

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Balance Sheet as at 30/04/2023

The London Merit Association Charity No. 1130154

Fixed assets
Tangible assets (Note 3)
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors (Note 4)
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year (Note 5)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after one
year (Note 5)
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
**Total funds **
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total this
year
Total last
year
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
181,169 - - 181,169 120,710
181,169 - - 181,169 120,710
5,350 - - 5,350 6,750
132,826 - - 132,826 238,689
138,176 - - 138,176 245,439
3,850 - - 3,850 9,850
134,326 - - 134,326 235,589
315,495 - - 315,495 356,299

41,013
- - 41,013 50,000
274,482 - - 274,482 306,299
274,482 - 274,482 306,299
274,482 - - 274,482 306,299

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the
trustees/directors
Sevki Yuksekkaya (Feb 29, 2024,
11:37am)
Print Name Date of
approval
dd/mm/yyyy
Sevki Yuksekkaya 29 Feb

Musa Karabay (Feb 29, 2024, 11:41am)

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Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting and assessment of going concern

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.*

1.2 Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern.

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policies.

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS102 SORP).

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS102 SORP).

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Note 2 Accounting policies

Note 2 Accounting policies
2.1 Income
Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
� the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
� it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;
� the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless
required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
Income from interest, This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be
royalties and dividends measured reliably.
Income from membership Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and
subscriptions Legacies.
2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can
be measured with reasonable certainty.
Governance and support Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
costs Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its
compliance with regulation and good practice.
Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph
Basic financial instruments 10.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19,
FRS102 SORP.
2.3 Assets
Tangible fixed assets for These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £300
use by charity
They are valued at cost.
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 14.
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at
Debtors settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity.
Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be
received.

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Note 3 Tangible fixed assets

3.1 Cost or valuation

Leasehold
Improvements
Fixtures, fittings and
equipment
Total
£
£
£
At the beginning of the
year
137,728
34,793
172,521
Additions
55,745
13,133
68,878
Revaluations
-
-
-
Disposals
-
-
-
Transfers
-
-
-
At end of the year
193,473
47,926
241,399
Basis*
RB
SL or RB
SL or RB
Rate
25%
At beginning of the year
18,657
33,154
51,811
Disposals
-
-
-
Depreciation
3,496
4,923
8,419
Impairment
-
-
-
Transfers
-
-
-
At end of the year
22,153
38,077
60,230
Net book value at the
beginning of the year
119,071
1,639
120,710
Net book value at the
end of the year
171,320
9,849
181,169
3.3 Net book value
3.2 Depreciation and impairments*
Leasehold
Improvements
£
Fixtures, fittings and
equipment
£
Total
£
137,728 34,793 172,521
55,745 13,133 68,878
- - -
- - -
- - -
193,473 47,926 241,399
RB SL or RB SL or RB
25%
18,657 33,154 51,811
- - -
3,496 4,923 8,419
- - -
- - -
22,153 38,077 60,230
119,071 1,639 120,710
171,320 9,849 181,169

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Note 4 Debtors and prepayments

4.1 Analysis of debtors

4.1 Analysis of debtors
Other debtors
Total
This year
£
Last year
£
5,350 6,750
5,350 6,750

Note 5 Creditors and accruals Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.

5.1 Analysis of creditors

5.1 Analysis of creditors
Accruals for grants payable
Bank loans and overdrafts
Total
Amounts falling due within Amounts falling due after
This year
£
Last year
£
This year
£
Last year
£
3,850 9,850 - -
- - 41,013 50,000
3,850 9,850 41,013 50,000

TRUSTEES'S RENUMERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity was paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them.

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