SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES ND 2 GENERATION (SV2G) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31JULY 2023 CHARITY NUMBER 1143517
5V2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 CONTENTS Page Reference & Administrative Information Trustees Report 4-10 Financial Statements 11-14 Independent Examiners Report 15
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 Reference and Administrative Inforniation Charity Name= SV2G Charity Number- 1143517 Registered Addres5- P.0. Box 1668 High Wycombe Bucks HPII 9PL Trustees Mr C Roberts Mr S Dias Mi55 J Richardson Patron Hon. Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent & the Grenadines Honorary Members Countess Elizabeth Howe, His Majestvs Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire Accountants- Boyett Mayes Limited The Stables. Moneys Farm Bottle Lane Mattingley Hampshire RG27 8U
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the period ended 31 July 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the chariWs governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accourit in accordance with the Financial ReFK)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effertive l January 20191". Strurture. Governance and Management 5V2G is governed by a board of 4 trustees equipped with a wide range of skills to strategically oversee the management of the charity. The charity has no employees and operates with 28 volunteers and freelance sessional staff which are engaged LSpon as needed to deliver the chartvs projects and programmes. Overall responsibilities of the charity are managed by the Trustees and Executtve Board that leads on all activities and financial reporting. Objectives: To advance Caribbean art. culture and heritage for the public benefit- To advance education in Caribbean art, culture and heritage for the public benefit- To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for fecreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, tinancial hardship or social circumstanS with the object of impioving their conditions of life,- The relief of elderly people foi the benefit of the public: The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural disaster and those in poverty- Mission: "Through creative cultural connertions, SV2G creates awareness of African and Caribbean intangible cultural heritage and encourages diversity of cultural expressions. SV2G facilitates engagement in steelpans and a range of diverse art5 and heritage programmes aligned to the UN'S sustainable goals which connects and transforms the lives of young people. families and communities for a social and economic impact and by generating income to support its core purpose." Vision". "To be a high impact African and Caribbean cultural organisation in the UK Diaspora. creating arts and heritage programmes for a social and economic impact whilst protecting our intangible cultural heritage."
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 Strategic Aims- To document, promote and celebrate African and Caribbean arts, culture and heritage,. To continue to be recognised as a dynamic and high impact social enterprise and creative hub that embraces, engages and transforms its local, national and international community within the diaspora,. To act as a social catalyst improving quality of life, health. wellbeing and creative and educational opportunities through a vibrant fusion of community4riven attivities- To work with the community to develop new and exciting partnerships Wlth local, regional. national and international organisations that contribute to the promotion of intangible cultural heritage,. To align programmes and projects with the UN sustainable development goals.. Good Health and Wellbeing; Quality Education- Teaching and Learning- Economic Growth- Reducing Inequality- Migration and Development- Sustainable Communities: Climate Action and Peace. ACTIVITIES SV2G is a highly dynamic charity. renowned for the high quality, early intetvention and preventative attivities it delivers to empower and develop hundreds of young people, families and the wider communities of various diverse backgrounds each year. The organisation has continued to create new forms of learning though arts and heritage projects with an intergenerational audience. SV2G ha5 continued to build its strong track record in supporting communities through inspired creative interventions. The charity has continued to show tenacity and vision and has attracted additional funds to support its development and growth. SV2G has developed its reputation around seve1 flagship programmes, including. School of Steelpan,, 'Wycombe Steel Orchestra, and various African Caribbean History projects. These proErammes, along with other creative community projects has allowed SV2G to engage positively with young people, increasing their confidence, skills and aspirations. SV2G not only nurtures the next generation, but also engages with adults, families and the wider community. Additionalty, environmental sustainability has been at the forefront of SV2G's activity with all musical instruments being made from recycled oil drums. Art5, Health and Wellbeing Programmes & Projerts: School of Steelpan {SOSI The School of Steelpan provides steelpan music lessons. work5hop5 and taster sessions for anyone from 7 years up to adults. Opportunities are available to young people to join our performance band. We serve the diverse and wide communities of BuckinEhamshire with many co113borating ensembles working from beginners to advanced which includes is not limited to= Workshops, taster sessions and tuition in schools. After school clubs and holiday clubs. One-to-one group and private tuition for beginners. intermediate players and adults. Accreditation including steelpan graded examination5 N.B. SV26 has been instnimental in introducing uccreditotionforsteelpon educotion in the UK. Support for students through graded examinations including BTEC. GCSE. and A Level Music accreditation. Professional development for steelpan tutors. Support for the Steelpan Educatois and Tutors Association
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 Tuition is currently provided free of charge. All registered mefflbers of SV2G's School of Steelpan are tutored in playing the steelpan instrument through the use of specialist techniques and by working through sets of repertoires. Music theory tuition also continues to be on offer online. Once fluent on the instrument, each member then has an opportunity to jointhe Chariws perfoimance band, Wycombe Steel Orchestra. Wycombe Steel Orchestra {WSO) Wycombe Steel Orchestra is a unique. all percussion. orchestral experience established to nurture and train young musicians to be inspired players, encouragirbg them to perfomi to their highest abilities within a professional environment. Based in High Wycombe. the orchestra has a repertoire of wide variety of music genre5 including calypso, classical and chart music. WSO can perform and run workshops for any occasion including corporate. charity and private events. Wycombe Steel Orchestra has performed and given steelpan taster workshops at private & corporate events. The team can tsilor to suit various needs from a soloist to a 20-ple orchestra. An orchestrd with vision, ambition and excellence. recipients are guaranteed a unique memorable experience for their event. The performance band was delighted to have been selected to attend and perform at Buckinghamshire's Platinum Jubilee Service for H.M Queen Elizabeth11. The band recently performed at the inaugural Garifuna Conference held at the University of Warwick The young people also participated in the master class Garifuna drumming session. The National Association of Steelpan Educators and Tutor5 ISPETA SPETA is a professional organisation for steelpan educators and tutors, facilttated by SV2G delivering online sessions. SV2G continues to provide ongoing support and professional development for SPETA members with CPD training programmes. Community Connections Project SV2G continues to deliver a health and wellbeing project that incorporates weekly steelpan work5hop5 funded by the People's Health Trust and the Health Lottery. As part of the programme. there are fegular focus groups for community needs. The successful delivery of activities will be evaluated to consider participarits. needs for development. Community Participatory Action Research SV2G was selerted to be part of the Community Participatory Action Research ICPARI Training and Mentoring programme to explore the health inequalities fad by marginalised communities a5 a result of the Cost-of-Living Crisis. Funded by the NHS Health Education England South East IHEE SEI Schools of Public Health, in partnership with the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities South East IOHID SEI leads this programme of training and mentoring with the University of Reading, the Scottish Development Agency. The programme supports SV2G working with communities adversely affected by health inequalities to recruit, train and mentor their workforce in CPAR. The findings of the research will be used to inform key decisions locally. It will also inform priorities and service development for marginalised communities in the South-east.
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 HeritaEe Projects- Documenting, Preserving and Celebrating African and Caribbean History: SV2G's continues to further develop and encompass more intangible cultural heritage programmes and projects through the following= Diaspora Connections SV2G has expanded their network of diaspora connections with a number of Caribbean diaspora organisations and individuals to develop initiatives related to home country development, as well as to encourage more development-oriented migration policies. As a result of extending SV2G's strategic partnerships. the Charity's sort after views and perspectives for influence has led to collaborating on several new and exciting initiatives currently being developed. Windrush Schemes project SV2G continues to support Nationals. assisting with their Home Office issues. SV2G attended a Windrush Conference at the Home Office as part of the Phase I project group. An overview of the social media campaign was produced on this projert. measuring the reach and engagement. SV2G were commended for the quality short films. reports and social media content for the Windrush Schemes project. European Union Oia5pora Development pilot project SV2G registered to partlCiP3te in the first EU funded project with a global perspective on diaspora engagement. The aim of the project is to bridBe existing gaps between policy development and research. to test out concrete modes of engagement and to create a laboratory of innovatrve ideas and policies, based on needs and priorities. The projert works with a range of partners in the diaspora development ecosystem to ascertain the needs and challenges in order to support and promote collaboration5. The Charity was invited to participate and was exposed to opportunities with existing diaspora engagement projects and organisations. SV2G attended the launch to contribute to recent research findings of long term thinking for diaspora engagement in the heritage tourism. The results of the research on diaspora youth as consumers and entrepreneurs were reviewed for future plans on how young people can benefit in an exchange of the experience of tourisrn sites for socitreconomic growth. Side-Event UNGA77: Diaspora as Key Partner Across the Humanitarian-Development Peace-Nexus SV2G attended the event that took place during the High-level week of the 77th Session of the United Natiorks General Assembly IUNGA77)- Panellists showcased examples of best practices that have led to effective and sustainable diaspora engagement. The event wa5 also an opportunity for SV2G and other diaspora representatives to showcase how their talent, skills. networks, and resources make them Lsnique partners for development reacting and engaging throughout the humanitarian development peace nexus.
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 George Alexander Gratton The Charity continues to serve as a legacy for George Alexander Gratton aka The Spotted Boy in partnership with Marlow Museum. SV2G's Chief Executive Officer continues. at various events, to Share George's story and di5CU55 the conservation project managed by SV2G. Revolutionary Vincentians Revolutionary Vincentians Projert continued to discover our Caribbean heritage and history in partnership with the University of Warwick. The co-produrtion of research and interpretation of our colonial history uncovered one of the I" Mass Migration of Caribbean people arriving in Britain in 1797 as prisoners of war. GarinaEU delegation visit to the UK A Garifuna delegation visited the UK in August 2022 from Honduras. Beliie. Guatemala, and New York and was co-hosted by the University of WaNick and SV2G. The delegation visited Chief Joseph Chatoyerfs Ladle at the West India Committee. Portchester Castle where the Caribbean Prisoners of War were held. Prisoners included soldiers. their families. and French soldiers. The delegation also attended and participated in the inaugural UK Garifvna conference led by Professor Kate Astbury at the University of Warwick. Speakers at the conference included= Dr Desha Osborne. Hunter College Ctty University-"Chatoyer. Leith and St. Wincent in the 1700's" Abigail Coppins, PHD Student at the Universtty of Warwick - "Prisoners of War from the Caribbean in the UK" Jacqueline Roberts. SV2G's Chief Executive Officer- 'The Co- Produrtion of Research" The Conferen programme also included= An introduction to Central America Black Organisation New findings of the Garifuna people's History Experiences of the Garinagu people in Central America Garifuna in the UK St. Wincent's Botanical Garden project SV2G co-hosted the launch of a pop up exhibition at the Wycombe Museum. The exhibition is part of the unearthing the contribution of indigerkOUS and enslaved African knowledge system5 to the St Vincent Botanical Garden projert that is currently being delivered by the University of Winchester. The project digitised archives to document the contributions made by the indigenous Garinagu people and enslaved African people's knowledge and physical labour into the successful development of St. Vincent's Botanical Garden, and western scientific knowledge. Black History Month ActivttTes and Events A series of Black History Month community activities and events were held in various locations celebrating African and Caribbean contributions to society. The Charity held small scale activities for young people. The Charity participated in the National Hate Crime Week, as a member of the Buckinghamshire Hate Crime Forum. A recently commissioned 24hr helplirie with Stop Hate UK to report and give support to anyone in
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 Buckin8hamshire affected by Hate Crime. Charity rnembers are registering to becoming trained as Hate Crime Ambassadors with Stop Hate UK and SV2G will also become a sigriposting centre. Buckinghamshire Windrush 75 SV2G's Windrush 75, anniversary programme for June 2023 was funded in partnership with SV2G and Buckinghamshire New University, The Clare Foundation, the High Wycombe Community Board and the National Lottery to deliver fitting tributes to BuckinEhamshire Windrush generations and their descendants. Activities were planned across 2023 with the main focus being Windrush Day, and Black History Month. Buckinghamshire New University IBNU) MOU SV2G and BNU agreed a five-year partnership to improve the lives of local ethnic minority communities, including the African and Caribbean populations. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by BNU Vice-chancellor, Professor Nick Br3isby, and SV2G Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Roberts, and witnessed by SV2G Honorary Member and Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Countess Elizabeth Howe. The collaboration aims to facilitate and enhance social and cultural exchènges,- drive research to irnprove the experiences of African Caribbean comrnunitie5 in Buckinghamshire- and provide local and international skills development. Each organisation will also support each other in improving race equality in Buckinghamshire and beyond. Financial Review Income for the current year 202212023 will include the following grant funding IN.B. some of these funds will appear under the 2022 accounts and will also be reflected in 202312024 accounts1= Peoples Health Trust The Health Lottery Fund University of Warwick Buckinghamshiie Council The Clare Foundation Awards 4AII National Lottery NHS Health Education England The Charity operates on a break-even basis. Total income for the period amounted to £48.868 and total expenditure for the year amounted to £43.101. N.B. the surplus shown in 202112022 of 3.013 relates to grant funding ring fend for project delivery carried through to this next financial year. SV2G's activities are continually funded through donations and grant income. we'd sincerely like to thank the above listed for their financial 5UPPOrt. A very srnall amount of revenue is derived from commercial activity which includes hires and merchandise. The main area of expenditure is professional fees linked to grant-funded delivery of projert activities. Other key costs all relate to storage of musical equipment. exhibition equipment and rental of teaching premises. In the absence of funding for any level of staffin& SV2G relies hugely on the goodwill and hard work of its volunteers and Trustees.
SV2G Report of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023 Risk & UnrtaintIeS The Trustees are satlsfied, having assessed the major risks to which the organisation is exposed. that the Charity has systems and procedures in place to mitigate any such exposure. Despite the challenges of the pandemic. the Char¢ty has returned to its regular activities to deliver public benefit. SV2G ha5 been able to expand its activities. reach and impact delivering health, well-being and racial justice projects through the arts and heritage. On behalf of the Trustees, we would like to thank all of our volunteers. grant providers, sponsors. and supporters in making this year another success. Without this wdluable contribution of time, energy and expertise, we would not have been able to achieve so much. The Trustees and Executive Report was approved by the Board of Trustees. To know more about the charity, please visit our website sv2g.orE.uk. Christopher Roberts, LLB Chairman io
SV2G CHARITY NUMBER 1143517 ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 July 2023 Boyett Mayes Limited The Stable5, Moneys Fami Bottle Lane Mattingley Hampshire RG27 8LJ
SV2G- CHARITY NUMBER 1143517 YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2023 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 2023 2022 INCOME tlonalions Grants Steelpan Develcyment Sundry Inrne Total Income 1,555 45.773 1,100 440 2,349 36.462 2,635 1,038 48,868 42.484 EXPENDITURE: Transportation, Travel & Subsislence Storage and Rent Telephone Insurance Membership & Subscriptions Postage & Stationery Professional fees Steelpan Development Repair and maintenance of instruments Meeting and Workshop Expenses SVG Diaspora Programme Syndry Expenses 767 3.554 419 1.325 1.011 760 20.214 4.170 1,030 9.507 509 1.432 1.403 1.126 29,500 2.505 480 11_085 25.065 9.424 600 857 Total expenditure 43,101 83,645 OPERATING SURPLUSIIDEFICITI FOR THE YEAR 41,162 SURPLUS BROUGHT FORWARD 3,013 44,175 SURPLUS CARRIED FORWARD 8.780 3,013 Page 2
SV2G- CHARITY NUMBER 1143517 YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2023 BAL4NCE SHE 2022 2022 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash al Bank- Current Account Prepayment 9,418 3,646 Total Cash 9.418 3,646 Total Assets 9,418 3,646 UABILITIES Current Liabilities (Note 11 637 632 Total Liabilbties 637 632 8.780 3,013 Represented by: Retained Surplus brought forward Surplus l (Def11) for the year 3,013 5.767 44,175 -41,162 8,780 3,013 Approved b. Jenni Phillips Treasurer Page 3
SV2G - CHARITY NUMBER 1143517 YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTE 1: CURRENT UABILITIES 2023 2022 A¢¢ruals 637 632 637 632 Page 4
BM Accounlonls. TaxaTion and Business Advisers examinerf5 report to SV2G (Charity nurnber 1143517) w. st&rrEnts of SW2G for the period ended 31# July 2023. which are sel out , Dr an examinab.on carried out in accordan with section 145 of the 2011 ,Te-2C,11 Act-i. Respecbve Trsponsibilities of the Charity and examiner As TnJ5tees of the Chanty you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements., you C3)nsthr that an audit is not required for this year {under section 144{21 of the 2011 Act}. It is our spOnSIbl1ty". to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A¢ to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charty Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. and to slate whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examinefs statement Our examination was carried out in 1rdance with the General Direcbons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a teview of the accounting records kept by the charity and 2 comparison Of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerab.on of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequendy no opinion is gNen a5 to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statet below. Independent examIneS statement In the course of our examination, no matter has come to our attention". {11 which gives u5 reasonable cause to believe that in. any material rest, the requirements.. to keep proper ac(x)unting records in accordan with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting recor(is and compty wrth the accounts.ng requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or 121 to which, in our opinion. attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Signed on behalf of Boyett Mayes "MIted Dale . Name LISA FINCHAM BA. ACMA, CTA Accountant Tel: 01256 636 6m Email- enquiriesia bml-occountonts.co.uk Website: v/wN.bml-occountont5.co.uk The Slobles. Moneys Form. Bottle Lane. Mattingley. Hompshire RG27 8LJ Cio Chartered