ANNUAL REPORT
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (CEAL)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Company number 07380030 & Charity number1144675
ANNUAL REPORT OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (CEAL): FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 . The Trustees, who are also Directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
2. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
07380030 (England and Wales)
3. Registered Charity number
1144675
4. Registered office
Wood Lane Business Centre 157 Wood Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B70 9PT.
5. Trustees
1) Dr. Christopher A Johnson
2) Devinder Riat
3) Dr. Manjit Gill
4) Shivarjun Singh
Company Secretary
G Jones
5. 1. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document
Community Education Academy of Leadership (CEAL) was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee 17 September 2010 and a registered 15 November 2011. Based on its Memorandum and Articles of Association, in the event that the company is wound-up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
5. 2. Recruitment and Appointment of New Trustees
5. 2. 1 . The Directors of the company are also Charity Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law and under the company's Articles are known as
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Members of the Management Committee. Under such requirements, they are elected to serve for 12 months after which they must seek reelection at the Annual General Meeting. All members of the Management Committee give their time voluntarily and only receive benefits when offering services in areas of their specialism on funded projects. Expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 7 in the Articles of Association.
5. 2. 2. CEAL’s charitable objects mean that much of its work is focused on young people and adults of all age groups from disadvantaged backgrounds, experiencing incidences of economic deprivation and social exclusion.
5. 2. 3. Members of the Management Committee reflect the diversity of the organisation’s service users and as such Trustees, have been recruited to ensure that the policy of inclusiveness remains. The charity seeks to recruit Trustees with a variety of competencies including experiences in areas such as education, administration, business consulting, IT, education, legal, project development and social welfare.
5. 2. 4. The charity has a Quality Control Handbook that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Management Committee; it also includes a skillset assessment when Trustee positions are being publicised.
5. 3. Organisational Structure
5. 3. 1. The charity has a Management Committee comprising 4 members who meet quarterly and are responsible for strategic policy and direction of the organisation. A designated Manager has responsibility for day-to-day operations that include marketing, partnership and overseeing publicly funded projects whilst ensuring that all initiatives are delivered according to project specification. The Manager presents reports of all project activities at AGM Meetings.
5. 4. Risk management: Responsibilities of the Management Committee
5. 4. 1. Company Law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair assessment of the state of the affairs of the charitable company, as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the Management Committee should follow best practice and:
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" select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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" make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; as well
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" prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is not appropriate to assume that the company will continue on that basis.
5. 4. 2. The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable Directors/Trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. The Committee’s functions also entail safeguarding the assets of the charitable company, hence taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and related irregularities.
5. 5. Members of the Management Committee
5. 5. 1. Members of the Management Committee, who are Directors for the purpose of Company Law and Trustees for the purpose of Charity Law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report, are set out on page 3. In accordance with Company Law as the company's directors, we certify that:
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" so far as we are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware; and
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" as the Directors of the company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have, in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information.
6. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: AIMS
6. 1. Our charity's purpose as set out in the objects contained in the company's Memorandum of Association is to:
“ Advance education for the public benefit by promoting innovative services to young people and adults in the West Midlands and surrounding areas ”.
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6. 2. Ensuring our work delivers our aims
6. 2. 1. We conduct yearly reviews of our aims, objectives and activities. We evaluate our annual key activities, measuring them by the successes realised including those groups and organisations we partner with.
6. 2. 2. The review also helps us to ensure our aims, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purpose. We often refer to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning future activities and events. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the overall goals set by our charity.
6. 3. The focus of our work
6. 3.1. This comprised various initiatives on community education and employability skills training for disadvantaged groups. The charity is guided by local and national priorities that reflect the political and social climate that all enable CEAL's strategic focus on finding practical solutions to unemployment, offering organisational support and IAG, capacity building through arts and heritage, health along with training development opportunities.
6. 4. Significant Activities - How our activities deliver public benefit? The following major projects were concluded during the accounting year ending 2022.
6.5: Summary of the CHaW Project Evaluation Report
6. 6. Introduction and Background
6. 6. 1. The CHaW (Community Health and Wellness) project was established by CEAL (Community Engagement and Learning) with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The initiative, launched in November 2022, aimed to promote eight dimensions of wellness—Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Occupational health—within diverse communities in Sandwell Borough, West Midlands. CEAL's approach to the project was rooted in insights gained from a study on the post-pandemic challenges experienced by citizens following COVID-19.
6. 6. 2. The project's goals were to engage economically and socially excluded groups, foster a sense of community, and make optimal use of local facilities while addressing health inequalities. Through partnerships
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with faith organizations, educational institutions, and other community agencies, CEAL aimed to deliver culturally sensitive wellness programs.
6. 7. Project Launch and Implementation
6. 7. 1. The CHaW project was officially launched on November 14, 2022, alongside the celebration of CEAL’s 20th anniversary and the release of a book authored by CEAL’s Chair, Dr. Christopher A. Johnson. The event attracted over 100 dignitaries and participants from various sectors.
6. 7. 2. Following the launch, CEAL conducted induction seminars to train staff, orienting them on roles, expectations, and delivery methods. Collaborative consultations with stakeholders were held to tailor the programs according to community needs, ensuring the safeguarding of vulnerable participants.
6. 8. Engagement Methods
The project employed diverse methods of engagement, ranging from one-on-one discussions and assessments to routine evaluations and feedback collection. These methods helped CEAL create personalized action plans for participants and refine wellness sessions based on community feedback.
6. 9. Wellness Themes
6. 9. 1. The CHaW project focused on eight wellness dimensions that were integrated into sessions tailored for participants. Below are the themes and major outcomes:
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a) Emotional Wellness: Participants learned to better understand and respond to their feelings.
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b) Environmental Wellness: Sessions encouraged participants to create sustainable environmental plans.
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c) Financial Wellness: Participants were guided to develop financial wellness strategies.
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d) Intellectual Wellness: Activities fostered intellectual growth through cultural and community involvement.
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e) Occupational Health: Participants were invited to set SMART goals for personal career development.
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f) Physical Wellness: Sessions emphasized healthy lifestyles and self-discipline.
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g) Social Wellness: Participants created social wellness plans to strengthen community ties.
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h) Spiritual Wellbeing: Sessions included mindful relaxation and shared spiritual experiences.
6. 10. Diverse Provision
Recognising the unique needs of various groups, CEAL customized its activities to suit different communities. Faith groups participated in arts and health awareness sessions, while library patrons engaged in culinary activities and healthy eating programs. Students explored practical solutions for environmental and occupational challenges. Gender-specific activities were designed, with men focusing on mental and physical health issues and women exploring emotional and psychological wellness.
6. 11. Participant Involvement
The CHaW project attracted over 975 participants, surpassing its original target of 500. These participants came from various ethnic backgrounds, including South Asians, Caribbean, English, East Europeans, and mixed heritage individuals. Activities were held at community centers, libraries, places of worship, and other local venues. CEAL fostered collaboration across public, private, and civic sectors, organizing events tied to cultural celebrations like Chinese New Year, Eid al-Adha, and Global Enterprise Week.
6. 12. Stakeholder Collaboration
The success of the project relied heavily on CEAL’s ability to build trust and partnerships. Collaborations with faith organizations, libraries, and educational institutions helped create a wellness coalition that reflected cultural pluralism and social cohesion.
6. 13. Project Impacts
The CHaW project demonstrated significant impacts on individual and community wellbeing. Key outcomes included improved health awareness, increased community ownership of wellness activities, and reduced health inequalities. Feedback from participants highlighted the
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sessions' informative and empowering nature, with many expressing interest in continuing similar programs.
6. 14. Challenges and Opportunities
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A) While the project achieved notable success, it was not without challenges. Securing consistent support from schools proved difficult, and collaboration with publicly funded organisations was often hindered by delayed responses. Participants’ diverse understandings of “wellness” required flexible, adaptive programming. Additionally, older community members needed tailored support to ensure inclusive access, and some youth initiatives were seen as reactive rather than preventative— highlighting a need for more anticipatory strategies.
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B) Yet within these challenges lay significant opportunities. By forging meaningful partnerships with faith groups, the project unlocked trusted community spaces and channels for engagement. Capacity-building efforts strengthened local infrastructure, enabling emerging leaders and organisations to flourish. Cultural exchange programmes and interfaith events created rich, inclusive spaces for dialogue and healing, while CEAL’s pivotal role in launching and supporting wellness agencies extended the project’s reach far beyond its original scope. International seminars further amplified local voices, showcasing community-driven solutions on a global stage.
7. Recommendations
The evaluation report outlined several recommendations for enhancing health and wellness initiatives:
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A) Community-Led Innovation: Championing co-designed and codelivered programmes with grassroots groups to ensure relevance, ownership, and sustainable impact.
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B) Targeted Signposting: Providing personalised referrals to specialised support agencies, enabling participants to access intensive, expert-led interventions where needed.
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C) Asset-Based Community Development: Unlocking and mobilising local skills, knowledge, networks, and infrastructure to foster empowered, self-sustaining communities.
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D) Strategic Partnerships : Driving cross-sector collaboration with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and community-based institutions to maximise collective reach and efficiency.
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E) Integrated Healthcare Linkages: Strengthening operational connections with health trusts, GPs, and social care professionals to ensure holistic, culturally responsive care pathways.
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F) Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination : Convening high-impact forums and conferences to share best practices, amplify learning, and promote innovation in health and wellbeing.
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G) Advocacy Through Procurement : Influencing NHS commissioning frameworks and advocating for equitable procurement policies that prioritise outcomes for ethnic minority communities.
8. Conclusion
The evaluation of the CHaW (Community Health and Wellness) project underscored CEAL’s unwavering commitment to delivering culturally sensitive and inclusive health and wellbeing initiatives. Through strategic engagement with diverse communities and the cultivation of collaborative partnerships, the project achieved measurable progress in enhancing wellbeing and tackling entrenched health inequalities. The findings outlined in the report provide a robust foundation for the development of future initiatives, serving as a strategic roadmap for delivering sustainable, community-led wellness solutions that are responsive to the needs and aspirations of marginalised groups.
9 Investment policy and objectives
9. 1. Currently, the charity has no investment policy and at times survives on a traditional shoestring budget to cover its continuous operating costs. However, we are exploring newer opportunities to sustain our operations via partnerships locally, nationally as well as internationally.
9. 1 FINANCIAL REVIEW
9. 2. Reserves policy- our reserve policy is up to £5k and remains unchanged from the last financial year.
10 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
10.1 As a registered charity, CEAL remains steadfast in fulfilling its aims and objectives through the delivery of a wide range of initiatives, as
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outlined in its governance framework. Looking ahead, we are committed to developing new services and programmes aligned with the evolving needs of our communities and the priorities of funding bodies. In pursuit of a robust diversification strategy, CEAL will proactively innovate and tailor its services to engage with emerging and underutilised funding streams. We will also strengthen and expand our collaborative relationships with Job Centre Plus, educational institutions, schools, and other strategic stakeholders. These efforts will be underpinned by a commitment to long-term sustainability, supported through targeted procurement and competitive tendering processes. Our strategic priorities include:
A) Cultivating stronger, purpose-driven alliances with credible partners, including enhanced collaboration with schools, academies, and other influential organisations.
B) Developing and commercialising CEAL’s services and products to broaden reach and generate sustainable income.
C) Empowering local creative practitioners, emerging entrepreneurs, and volunteers by investing in their skills and capacity for innovation.
D) Promoting and delivering our capacity-building and project management services to support the development of peer organisations.
E) Deepening partnerships with further education institutions and multiagency networks to co-create programmes of shared value and mutual interest.
F) Identifying and advancing culturally responsive and needs-led opportunities for minority ethnic communities, with a focus on addressing underrepresented challenges and aspirations.
Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on 20 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Dr Christopher Johnson (Chair)
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Registered Charity number 1144675 Registered Company number 07380030 ( England and Wales)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (a Company limited by guarantee) Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ending 30 September 2024
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Report and accounts Contents
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| Legal and administrative information | |
| Trustees Report | 1 to 10 |
| Independent examiners report | 11 |
| Statement of financial activities | 12 |
| Balance sheet | 13 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 14 to 17 |
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Company Information
Trustees
Dr C A Johnson (Business Manaement Consultant) S Singh( IT Specialists) D S Riat
Secretary
Ms G Jones ( Educationalist
Independent Examiner
KATHY O DONNELL FCCA 35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD B75 6LE
Bankers
TSB Bank PLC 63-65 CAPE HILL SMETHWICK B66 4SF
Registered office
157 WOOD LANE CENTRE ( 1ST FLOOR) WEST BROMWICH WEST MIDLANDS B70 9PT
Registered Charity number 1144675
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Independent Examiners' report to the Trustees of COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ending 30 September 2024 which is set out on Pages 2 to 14 As the charity's trustees of the Company ( and also the 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 charitys accouints 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 examiners statement
I have completed my examation,I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of secton 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of the independent examination; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 eanable a proper understanding of the account to be reached.
KATHY O DONNELL FCCA Chartered Certified Accountants
35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD
B75 6LE
28 June 2025
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| COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Registered number: 1144675 Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024 Notes Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets 3 Current assets Debtors 5 Investments held as current assets 6 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Provisions for liabilities Net assets Income Funds Income Funds ( unrestricted) 7 Income Funds ( restricted) 8 Trustees' funds |
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Unrestrict Funds 2024 £ - 157 157 569 569 (500) - 226 - - 226 226 - 226 |
eRestricted Funds 2024 £ - 942 942 - 6,396 6,396 - - 7,338 - - 7,338 7,338 7,338 |
Total Funds 2024 £ - 1,099 1,099 - - - - - 6,965 - |
2023 £ - 1,281 |
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| 1,281 - 21,093 |
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6,965 - (500) - - 7,564 - - 7,564 226 7,338 7,564 |
21,093 (2,188) - |
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| 1,198 18,988 |
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The directors 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 company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The trustees 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.
DR C A JOHNSON Trustee Approved by the board on 28 June 2025
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) for the year ended 30 September 2024
| Receipts Donations and legacies Grants Voluntary income Other Income Jrs Grants Project Management Charitable Activities Project Management Volunteer expenses Set up costs Insurance Computers and software Room Hire Training Advertising and PR Evaluation reports Telephone and internet Equipment expenses Premises expenses Salaries and Pensions Accountancy Stationery and printing Sundry expenses Credit charges Depreciation -Restricted Depreciation -Unrestricted Distribution costs Wages and salaries Directors' salaries Pensions Travel and subsistence Office expenditure Temporary staff and recruitment Sub Total Net Receipts ( Payments) Total Funds Brought Forward Income Funds Carry Forward |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 281 0 281 - - - 398 - - - - - 304 - - - 500 - 35 - 17 - - - - - - - - |
Restricted Funds 2024 £ 0 46,291 0 0 0 46,291 15,632 478 663 - 720 3,968 2,304 - 2,600 304 768 - 30,128 - 210 - - - 166 - - - - - - - 57,941 - (11,650) - 18,986 - 7,336 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 0 46,291 0 281 0 46,572 15,632 478 663 398 720 3,968 2,304 0 2,600 608 768 0 30,128 500 210 35 0 17 166 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59,195 - (12,623) - 20,186 - 7,563 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 0 76,420 0 173 0 |
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| 14,633 340 - 320 - 4,815 2,089 231 - 632 250 35,141 500 - - - 196 20 - - - 606 103 - - - |
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59,876 | |||
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| 16,717 | ||||
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| 20,186 - |
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| 20,186 |
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for and income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).
Receipts
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Going concern
At the time of approving he financial satements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adquate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the iscretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purpose. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used . The purposes and uses of restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Incoming resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
The charity beomes legally entitled to the resources after ay performance conditionshave been met : the trustees are virtually cerain that they will receive the resources: and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient realiablity. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Incoming resources with related expenditure
When incoming resources have related expenditure ( as with fundraising or contract income) both are reported gross in the SOFA.
Resources expended
Charitiable activities include all costs relating to general adminstration, which support the charitable purpose.
Grants offered subject to conditions, which have not been met at the year-end date are noted as a commitment, but not a accrued as expenditure.Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the iscretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purpose. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used . The purposes and uses of restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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: Fixture and fittings -10% Reducing Value Office Equipment- 20% Reducing Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with bankers, other short term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and ban overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions Section 11 "Basic Financial Instruments" and Section 12 " Other Financial Issues" of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to contractural provisions of the insutrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amount and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basis Financial assets
Basic financial assets which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price, including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction where the transaction is measured at the present value of the the future receipts discounted at a market value of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Employees
Average number of persons employed by the company
2024 2023 Number Number 2 1
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024 |
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| Receipts Donations and legacies Grants Voluntary income Other Income Jrs Grants Charitable Activities Project Management Volunteer expenses Set up costs Computers and software Room Hire Training Advertising and PR Evaluation reports Telephone and internet Premises expenses Salaries and Pensions Accountancy Stationery and printing Sundry expenses Credit charges Depreciation -Restricted Depreciation -Unrestricted Distribution costs Wages and salaries Pensions Travel and subsistence Office expenditure Sub Total |
Unrestri Funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 281 0 |
cRestrictedTotal Total Funds Funds 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ 0 0 0 46291 46291 76,420 0 0 0 0 281 173 0 0 0 |
| 281 | 46291 46572 76,593 |
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| 0 0 0 0 3968 0 0 0 608 0 0 500 0 35 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
15632 15632 14,633 478 478 340 663 663 - 720 720 - 0 3968 4,815 2304 2304 2,089 0 0 231 2600 2600 - 0 608 632 0 0 250 30128 30128 35,141 0 500 500 210 210 - 0 35 - 0 0 - 0 17 196 166 166 20 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 606 0 0 103 |
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| 5,128 | 52,901 58,029 59,556 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
| 0 0 3 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 October 2023 Additions Disposals At 30 September 2024 Depreciation At 1 October 2023 Charge for the year At 30 September 2024 Net book value At 30 September 2024 At 30 September 2023 7 Funds Unresctricted At 1 October 2023 At 30 September 2024 8 Funds Resctricted At 30 September 2024 |
- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 2024 £ 227 2024 £ 7,338 7338 |
Total £ 6488 0 0 |
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| 6488 | ||
| 5207 182 |
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| 5389 | ||
| 1098 | ||
| 1282 | ||
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| 2023 £ 0 |
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9 Other information
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is:
157 WOOD LANE
CENTRE ( 1ST FLOOR)
WEST BROMWICH
WEST MIDLANDS
B70 9PT
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Registered Charity number 1144675 Registered Company number 07380030 ( England and Wales)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (a Company limited by guarantee) Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ending 30 September 2024
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Report and accounts Contents
| Page | |
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| Legal and administrative information | |
| Trustees Report | 1 to 10 |
| Independent examiners report | 11 |
| Statement of financial activities | 12 |
| Balance sheet | 13 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 14 to 17 |
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Company Information
Trustees
Dr C A Johnson (Business Manaement Consultant) S Singh( IT Specialists) D S Riat
Secretary
Ms G Jones ( Educationalist
Independent Examiner
KATHY O DONNELL FCCA 35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD B75 6LE
Bankers
TSB Bank PLC 63-65 CAPE HILL SMETHWICK B66 4SF
Registered office
157 WOOD LANE CENTRE ( 1ST FLOOR) WEST BROMWICH WEST MIDLANDS B70 9PT
Registered Charity number 1144675
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Independent Examiners' report to the Trustees of COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ending 30 September 2024 which is set out on Pages 2 to 14 As the charity's trustees of the Company ( and also the 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 charitys accouints 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 examiners statement
I have completed my examation,I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of secton 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of the independent examination; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 eanable a proper understanding of the account to be reached.
KATHY O DONNELL FCCA Chartered Certified Accountants
35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD
B75 6LE
28 June 2025
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| COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Registered number: 1144675 Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024 Notes Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets 3 Current assets Debtors 5 Investments held as current assets 6 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Provisions for liabilities Net assets Income Funds Income Funds ( unrestricted) 7 Income Funds ( restricted) 8 Trustees' funds |
- - - - |
Unrestrict Funds 2024 £ - 157 157 569 569 (500) - 226 - - 226 226 - 226 |
eRestricted Funds 2024 £ - 942 942 - 6,396 6,396 - - 7,338 - - 7,338 7,338 7,338 |
Total Funds 2024 £ - 1,099 1,099 - - - - - 6,965 - |
2023 £ - 1,281 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,281 - 21,093 |
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| - - |
6,965 - (500) - - 7,564 - - 7,564 226 7,338 7,564 |
21,093 (2,188) - |
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| 20,186 - - |
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| 20,186 | |||||
| 1,198 18,988 |
|||||
| 20,186 |
The directors 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 company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The trustees 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.
DR C A JOHNSON Trustee Approved by the board on 28 June 2025
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) for the year ended 30 September 2024
| Receipts Donations and legacies Grants Voluntary income Other Income Jrs Grants Project Management Charitable Activities Project Management Volunteer expenses Set up costs Insurance Computers and software Room Hire Training Advertising and PR Evaluation reports Telephone and internet Equipment expenses Premises expenses Salaries and Pensions Accountancy Stationery and printing Sundry expenses Credit charges Depreciation -Restricted Depreciation -Unrestricted Distribution costs Wages and salaries Directors' salaries Pensions Travel and subsistence Office expenditure Temporary staff and recruitment Sub Total Net Receipts ( Payments) Total Funds Brought Forward Income Funds Carry Forward |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 281 0 281 - - - 398 - - - - - 304 - - - 500 - 35 - 17 - - - - - - - - |
Restricted Funds 2024 £ 0 46,291 0 0 0 46,291 15,632 478 663 - 720 3,968 2,304 - 2,600 304 768 - 30,128 - 210 - - - 166 - - - - - - - 57,941 - (11,650) - 18,986 - 7,336 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 0 46,291 0 281 0 46,572 15,632 478 663 398 720 3,968 2,304 0 2,600 608 768 0 30,128 500 210 35 0 17 166 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59,195 - (12,623) - 20,186 - 7,563 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 0 76,420 0 173 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76,593 | ||||
| 14,633 340 - 320 - 4,815 2,089 231 - 632 250 35,141 500 - - - 196 20 - - - 606 103 - - - |
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| 1,254 - - (973) - 1,200 - 227 |
59,876 | |||
| - | ||||
| 16,717 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 20,186 - |
||||
| 20,186 |
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for and income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).
Receipts
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
Going concern
At the time of approving he financial satements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adquate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the iscretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purpose. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used . The purposes and uses of restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Incoming resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
The charity beomes legally entitled to the resources after ay performance conditionshave been met : the trustees are virtually cerain that they will receive the resources: and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient realiablity. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Incoming resources with related expenditure
When incoming resources have related expenditure ( as with fundraising or contract income) both are reported gross in the SOFA.
Resources expended
Charitiable activities include all costs relating to general adminstration, which support the charitable purpose.
Grants offered subject to conditions, which have not been met at the year-end date are noted as a commitment, but not a accrued as expenditure.Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the iscretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purpose. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used . The purposes and uses of restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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: Fixture and fittings -10% Reducing Value Office Equipment- 20% Reducing Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with bankers, other short term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and ban overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions Section 11 "Basic Financial Instruments" and Section 12 " Other Financial Issues" of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to contractural provisions of the insutrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amount and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the assets and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basis Financial assets
Basic financial assets which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price, including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction where the transaction is measured at the present value of the the future receipts discounted at a market value of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Employees
Average number of persons employed by the company
2024 2023 Number Number 2 1
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024 |
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|---|---|---|
| Receipts Donations and legacies Grants Voluntary income Other Income Jrs Grants Charitable Activities Project Management Volunteer expenses Set up costs Computers and software Room Hire Training Advertising and PR Evaluation reports Telephone and internet Premises expenses Salaries and Pensions Accountancy Stationery and printing Sundry expenses Credit charges Depreciation -Restricted Depreciation -Unrestricted Distribution costs Wages and salaries Pensions Travel and subsistence Office expenditure Sub Total |
Unrestri Funds 2024 £ 0 0 0 281 0 |
cRestrictedTotal Total Funds Funds 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ 0 0 0 46291 46291 76,420 0 0 0 0 281 173 0 0 0 |
| 281 | 46291 46572 76,593 |
|
| 0 0 0 0 3968 0 0 0 608 0 0 500 0 35 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
15632 15632 14,633 478 478 340 663 663 - 720 720 - 0 3968 4,815 2304 2304 2,089 0 0 231 2600 2600 - 0 608 632 0 0 250 30128 30128 35,141 0 500 500 210 210 - 0 35 - 0 0 - 0 17 196 166 166 20 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 606 0 0 103 |
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| 5,128 | 52,901 58,029 59,556 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 September 2024
| 0 0 3 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 October 2023 Additions Disposals At 30 September 2024 Depreciation At 1 October 2023 Charge for the year At 30 September 2024 Net book value At 30 September 2024 At 30 September 2023 7 Funds Unresctricted At 1 October 2023 At 30 September 2024 8 Funds Resctricted At 30 September 2024 |
- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 2024 £ 227 2024 £ 7,338 7338 |
Total £ 6488 0 0 |
|---|---|---|
| 6488 | ||
| 5207 182 |
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| 5389 | ||
| 1098 | ||
| 1282 | ||
| 2023 £ 0 |
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| 0 | ||
| 2023 £ 0 |
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| 0 |
9 Other information
COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is:
157 WOOD LANE
CENTRE ( 1ST FLOOR)
WEST BROMWICH
WEST MIDLANDS
B70 9PT
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