Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 1st April 2023 31Day March 2024
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Association of Jamaican Nationals (Birmingham) UK
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1130750
Charity's principal address 178 Dudley Road Birmingham Postcode B18 7QX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| BeverlyLindsay | Chair/Director | |||
| Carlton Ellis | Treasurer/Director | |||
| Cynthia Spence | CompanySecretary | |||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Memorandum and Articles
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Company Limited by Guarantee How the charity is constituted
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Trustee selection methods
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
The Association of Jamaican Nationals (AJN) is a community organisation and has such network across communities and other organisations to deliver its Aims and Objectives
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
To promote the benefit of people from Jamaica and of Jamaican ancestry in the West Midlands and Jamaican Nationals in Jamaica by:
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
(a) the advancement of education and training
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(b) the relief of poverty, sickness and distress (c) the promotion of good health; and
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(d) the provision of recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life
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To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through: (a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions in life (b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. The main activities undertaken for the public benefit include holding meetings to share information of relevance to those of Jamaican origin on issues that affect them, such as immigration issues, particular health issues, issues around Windrush or issues with regard, to poverty in Jamaica. Holding public meetings and inviting someone of significance from Jamaica, such as the ministers from the Jamaican Government and the Jamaican High Commission, Windrush champions. Fundraising activities to raise money for other charities sharing the organisations objectives, including concerts which, as well as raising funds, also provide enlightenment on aspects of Jamaica culture. Summary of the main activities We provide support to bereaved families of Jamaican origin at funerals. undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these We liaise with other agencies particularly local government in order to objects (include within this arrange events that are of particular relevance and benefit to those of section the statutory Jamaican origin as well as to members of the wider community. declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance The trustees have had regard to the guidance issues by the Charity issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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We have a wide range of dedicated volunteers who help us to deliver our services especially at large events, our AGM, Annual Local Heroes and Be Inspired Youth Awards, annual Service of thanksgiving commemorating Jamaica independence, and other community meetings.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main Nominations/Awards achievements of the charity during the year Links with the Jamaican High Commission We facilitated links between the Jamaican government and the Jamaican community in Birmingham, evidenced by attendance of the Jamaican High Commissioner’s visits and participation in our events.
The management board, friends and volunteers have worked hard to deliver the organisation’s aims, objectives, and delivery plans. They have also represented AJN at many events throughout the year.
Jamaica’s Independence/ Flag Raising AJN continues to organise a Flag Raising ceremony in celebration of Jamaica’s Independence Day. Our Local Hero’s and The Be Inspired Youth Awards held yearly celebrating National Heritage Week (Jamaica) and Black History Month Held in the presence of local Civic dignitaries such as the LordLieutenant of the West Midlands, The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Andy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands, our Patron Lord Morris of Handsworth and Honorary OJ; our President Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE CD
Section E Financial review
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Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The Charity continues to maintain a small reserve account but hope that this will gradually increase our reserve to be able to contribute towards a building in the future.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Cynthia Spence Full name(s) Beverly Lindsay Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair Secretary etc) Date 30/12/2023
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THE ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICAN NATIONALS INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
| INCOME £ Membership Fees 225 Church Service NIL Jamaica 60th tckets 11666 sponsors 48000 Other Donatons 4160 Bank Interest 41 TOTAL INCOME (RECEIPTS) EXPENDITURE Postage & Printng 517 Advertsing NIL Church Service NIL Accountancy Fees 275 Zoom 143 Travel 209 ICO 35 Jamaica 60th Gala/Heroes Award Books 1350 Trophies 3058 Awards NIL PA System 2700 Room Hire/Food 16152 Refund to DT 2187 MISC 15465 40912 Benevolent Gifs 2150 Insurance NIL Caudwell NIL Sundry Expenses 68 Total Expenditure Excess of Income Over Expenditure |
2023 | £ 64092 44309 19783 |
£ 230 1443 5000 9180 2677 1 712 917 1550 250 NIL 50 35 1655 2040 515 1970 NIL NIL 1000 7180 2350 243 2249 40 |
2022 | £ 18531 15576 |
£ 18531 15576 |
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| 2955 |
invoices
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| Meal | IT | PA | JLP | Villa | Johns | Trophies | Wear | Eventmen | ||||||
| 480 | 175.18 | 350 | 2219 | 235 | 9015 | 1364.4 | 1872 | 32 | 25389 | |||||
| 148.8 | 500 | |||||||||||||
| 66 | 935.35 | |||||||||||||
| 597 | ||||||||||||||
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| 480 | 389.98 | 350 | 4297.15 | 235 | 9015 | 1364.4 | 1872 | 32 | 25389 |
YSLV 6000 Screen Hire 6000 49424.53
THE ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICAN NATIONAL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2023
| 2023 £ CURRENT ASSETS Reserve Account 9455 Current Account 26783 36238 LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrual Expense (Accounts) 300 300 TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES REPRESENTED BY: ACCUMULATED FUNDS Funds B/fwd 16205 Receipts Over Expenditure 19783 Accumulated Funds C/fwd APPROVED BY…………………………………………………………………. Mr C. G. Ellis Honorary Treasurer 12th December 2023 |
£ 35938 35988 |
£ 9414 7041 16455 250 250 13250 2955 |
2022 | £ 16205 |
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| 16205 | ||||