Rise Community Action Limited Annual Report and Annual Accounts 1st December 2021- 30th November 2022 ACALOQKI 2W08P2023 COMPANIES HOUSE A27
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LE ORMA Com an 05617122 Char Number: 1147332 al Statu Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity Address: Halkevi Community Centre 31-33 Dalston Lane London E8 3DF Broad of Directors Truste Farida Yiga - Chair David Kakande - Treasurer Lukiya Kakembo - Secretary Dr Edwin Mavunika Mapara Amina Nalubega Ssendegeya Princi Janet Murungi- Coordinator (volunteer) Banker. Barclays Bank Moorgate Branch 128 Moorgate. London. EC2M 6SX
Trustees. Rise Community Action {RCA) was developed to provide a voice for people living with HIVIAIDS and to create a bridge between service providers and service users who we found were not accessin9 available services. RCA'S work is directed at improving the quality of life for individuals who are socialFy excluded for a myriad of reasons. The Board of Trustees of Rise Community Action Limited (RISE) {'the Charity") present their annual report for the year ended 301h November 2022 under the Companies Act 1985 and the Charities Act 1993. together with the independently examined financial statements for that year. Administrative Details Rise Community Action is a registered company limited by guarantee (Company No: 5617122) and Charity No: l 147332. with its registered office is as shown on page 1. Governance and Mana ement The Charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association which were adopted on 9th May 2005. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the Charity. Trustees are either elected or co-opted and the total number of Trustees may not be fewer than three and cannot exceed seven. A co-opted member may retain office only until the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) and shall then be eligible for re-election. Effective partnership between Trustees and staff continues to contribute significantly to our success. Ob"ects and Princi al Activities The Charity's object is for the advancement of education. the relief of poverty and sickness, and the preservation and protection of good health of women and their families, especially persons from BME. Refugee and Asylum seekers communities. and any other person who need assistance. (a) The provision or assistance in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare.
Our vision is a world where everyone is given the best possible opportunities in life and where a medical condition is not a barrier to an individual ability to grasp opportunities and achieve personal fulfilment. Our Strategic aim is to achieve this by providing high quality services that is intended to have a practical and positive effect on the lives of those affected with HIV and their families. Our Aims To improve the quality of lives of individuals affected by HIV. FGM or Domestic Violence. To create awareness on issues surrounding HNIAIDS and reduce HIV - related stigma in the community To reduce isolation suffered by HIV positive people and promote their social inclusion. To better inform service providers on the needs of people living with HIV thus improve the quality of care To empower our users to make informed choices on access to service5 and their lives in general. Rise Community Action (RCA) was developed to provide a voice for people living with HIV/AIDS and to create a bridge between service providers and seNice users who we found were not accessing available services. Our first project provided care and support for individuals living with HIV. RCA services have been extended over the years to include providing, support service and. activities for individuals affected by Domestic Violence and FGM advocacy and empowennent sessions and sexual health promotion activities. What We D RCA activities have been focused. on tackling Domestic Violence and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). We are supporting a increasing number of victims of Domestic Violence and survivors of FGM. We are tasked with raising awareness of the effects of Domestic Violence and FGM in the wider community. Established to provide infomation, care and support for women living with HWIAIDS in London, RCA has been unfaltering in raising awareness on issues
surrounding HIVIAIDS by running workshops. delivering presentations and staging community events and educating the community about the spread of HIV. RCA has been responsive to the needs of the community and its activities have been targeted at reducing the damage HIV/AIDS have been doing to its community. Financial Su RCA has been reliant on volunteers, chief arnong the volunteer have been its volunteer coordinator who continues to perform beyond all expectations and continues to work to ensure we can extend our activities across London by establishing strategic partnership with organisations that seek to impact on similar areas of need. The management believes it is important that RCA continues to employ paid staff to better address the level of need present in our delivery area. If RCA fails to grow to a point where its infrastructure is not robust enough we are conscious that RCA will have to take radical action to ensure that it never have to turn beneficiaries away. Funders Life on the edge is very scary and as a direct effect small organisations are being increasingly marginalised, impacting negatively on their operation leaving an alarming number of people without a support network and in a city as soulless as London the consequences are very visible. RCA continues to work in partnership with a number of local agencies and charities to ensure that our client group is serviced, these relationships have been central to delivering our projects. We have continued to perform an unusual role as the administrator of CAN'S (Community African Network) Bowel cancer project. A project funded by City &Hackney CCG which meant that this year £27,572 was received on behalf of CAN. As the receiving organisation this was then paid to CAN in our accounts this figure is represent as part of the organisation's total unrestricted income and is represent in the spending under the section, artivities in the furtherance of the Charity's objects.
Man ement and Administra The resources expended on administration totalled £1,508 during the year. This represents 4.5% of the total resources received a level of expenditure that the Trustees consider to be appropriate for the charity. These figure means that we are keeping a firm grip on our administration and management costs and this continues to allow us to direct a much greater percentage of our resources to assisting our beneficiaries. Material Intan ible Incomin Resources A number of professionals gave their time a5 volunteers. As there is no financial cost to any third party, this intangible income has not been included in the Statement of Financial Activities but we put a value on it in excess of £25.000 annually. Activities This report communicate the value of RCA, and it will, we hope strike a chord and inspire you and others to join us in trying to make difference in the lives of those most in need. RCA is driven by the ambition to bring comfort to those affected by Domestic Violence and FGM. We are happy that we have witnessed real changes in the lives of many victims. RCA continue to work in partnership with local charities as we try to maximise the reach of RCA in the face of ever decreasing resources a situation which was very evident as we existed in the middle of a pandemic which claim nearly one hundred thousand lives. Quick-thinking and adaptability has made RCA a critical force throughout the pandemic. RCA ability to respond to extraordinary crises should not 90 underestimated or ignored for it is clear that this charity is more responsive than many had imagined for we have tested in an unusual manner. We continue to try and foster constructive relationships with statutory organisations. When the local authority resources overstretched RCA continues
to step to the plate, and our collaboration is becoming one of the great positives in these times. Post-covid. RCA clearly requires a seat at the table. a commitment of support from the public sector is more important than ever. We are conscious that RCA is in danger of being driven out of operation as it is the larger charities who attr3cts 90 plus percentage of the available funding and micro charities of RCA who deliver over 90% of the activities in the sector at a local level. is seen as a mere after thought. Corporate England does not see us. Condom Distribution Scheme The Free C¢>ndom scheme Rise Community Action ceiVed funding from the London Borough of Hackney's Public Health administered through the Community African NeIOrk to continue distributing free Condoms and sexual health infomiation to the African community in Hackney The service aimed improving sexual and reproductive health provides free condoms, lubricants and information to Hackney and City of London residents aged 18+ from black ethnic groups. as well as other ethnic minority groups through tsrgeted outreach and engagemenL RCA condom distribution scheme conlinues and has become a fixture in the charities annual activities it provides free condoms and information on sexual health and where to go for HTV testing/sexual health screening to the African Community and register them on the Free Condom Scheme by issuing them a card which allows them to collect more free condoms from pharmacies and other collection points when and where there is need for them. This is delivered through a partnership wtth a number of community groups supported by Brook Hackney and Hackney Social &Care Forum. Sign posting Projert One of the key roles of a community base charity is for those with the knowledge to share it with those that do not possess the knowledge and this how grass roots engagement grows. In RCA this sharing of information is done through our a drop-in seiCe once a week on a set day at a pennanentty accessible venue with a dedicated staff member and two volunteers to provide information and signposting to clients. This service is free. friendly, confidential and independent. Delivered through, I to 1 meetings, telephone or email contacts. we provide infonnation to clients about
where to get help in relation to health. social care or personal wellbeing. Issues identified beyond our scope are referred to appropriate advice agencies. We communicate with individual clients in languages that they are comfortable in communicating in. We believe operating the signposting service this way makes it easily accessible and less intimidating or stigmatising to the hard to reach individuals of our community. They are able to communicate in a language that they understand thereby overcoming some of the barriers they face in accessing seice5. Our project is a gateway to Service providers and a way to identify clients, needs and help them to access services or resources to meet their identified needs. Thank you All A year of good news we have made it to the end of the year. The Trustees would like to express their thanks to the beneficiaries, volunteers and casual users, to all those who continue to help RCA to deliver its. services, and especially to the inspirational work of our volunteer coordinator continues to define our activities and enhance our reputstion. We are so please that all of our volunteers following her lead. RCA will continue to work tirelessly through this pandemic to ensure we can extend our activities will be open to all in the city- Thank you. Chair: Farida Yiga Signature. 12 107/2023
Directors, Responsibilities Company law Tequires the Directors to prepare financial statements for eath financial year that give a true and fair view of the charitable company and the surplus or deficit for that period. ]n preparing these statements. the Directors are required to: Select suitable accounting poliaes and then apply them consistently. Make judwents and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable Accounting Standards have been followe(L subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements" and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unjess it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation. The Directors are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to eTLsure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. They are also responsible foT safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for takins reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and otheT ]egularItieS.
Inde endent Examiner Re For the Year ended 30th November 2022 I report on the accounts of Rise Community Action Limited for the year ended 30th November 2022, which are set out on the following pages. Respective responsibAlitie$ of trustees and eMiner The trustees (who are a150 directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43 {2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subj'ect to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act: to fo)low the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 43{7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and to state whether matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and the seeking of explanations from you as tntstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.. Independent examinerfs statement In coreCtion with my examinatiorn no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect. the requirements (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 211)6 amd the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 2005) have not been met. or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to I reached. J N Beugren Accountants 5 Stuart Place. St. Albans. ALI IAU 16/06/2023
Rise Communi Action Limited Income & Ex nditure Account Statement of Financial Activities for the ear ended 30th November 2022 2021 Total ncomin Resources Unrestricted Restritted 2022 - Totsl Note 45,033 Grants, Awards, 32.512 32.512 Donations 1,000 Generated Income 540 Other 320 320 46,573 Total Income 320 32,512 32,832 Resources Ex ended Cost of generating funds Activities in the furtherance 50,009 29.238 of the Charity's objects 3,263 Management & 1,508 Administration 53.272 Total outgoing resources 30,746 30,746 (7.779) Net surplus/deficit 320 1,766 2,086 9,516 Balance brought forward Balance carried forward 730 2.123 2,853 2.853 1.050 3.889 4,939
ecom Sheet Act"on Limited s at 30 November 2022 Bala Fixed Assets 2021 Note 2022 Intangible Assets Tangible Assets Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank Total Current Assets 3,954 3,954 1.754 1.754 2,853 6,807 4,939 6.693 Creditor Assets less liabilty 6,807 Total Net Assets 6,693 Represented by - 6,807 Un/restricted . Free reserves- Fixed Assets: 6.693 6,807 6,693 730 Total unrestrirted funds Restricted funds Total 1.050 5,643 6,693 6,077 6,807 For the year endin9 30th November 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477of the Companies Act 2IX)6 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of it5 accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complyin9 Wlth the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Provisions applicable to companies subjeci to the small companbes'regime.. The board of Directors approved these accounts onl 2 10712023. and signed on their behalf by. Treasurer- David Kakande 12 10712023 Signature..
- ACCOUNT]NG pouaES lal BASIS OF ACCOUNTtNG The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. They comply with the Charity Commission's Statement of Recommended Praclice on Accounting by Charities ISORP 20051 and all applicable Accounting and Financial REPORTING STANDARDS Ib} INCOMING RESOURCES General donations. legacies and subscriptions are brought into account when received. Donations and grants given specrfic purpose5 are treated as income in the year of receipt. Unspent restricted income is induded under $tricl lunds as it is fulty committed. Icl RESOURCES EXPENDED The resources used are classif*d under the charity's fvAClional Categories of expendrture rather than the type of expense in order to provide more useful infomiation. Resource5 expended in each funrtional category comprise direct expenditure including direct staff costs attributable to the activity. Where costs cannot be directly attributed they have been allocated to activities based on ttme spent by staff on those activities. Idl TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION Tangible fixed assets are included at COSL Depreciation is calculated annualty at 25% lel OPERATING LEASES Operating lèase rentals are charged to the income and expenditure account as they become due. If) FUND ACCOUNTING General funds comprise the accumulated SUrS or deficit on the income and expenditu account. They are available for use at the discretion of the Dirertors in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Restricted funds are fvnds subject to Specific restricted conditions imposed by donors. {gi EXpENDuRE CATEGORJES Expenditure is allocated to one of three functional categories that Teflect the charilable activities of the company.. Cost of generating funds Activities in the furtherance of the Charity's objects Management and Administration
Rise Communi Action Limited Grants Donations 8t Ex diture Ana is 2. Grants. Donation and fee5 . 2021 Sources Unrestrirted Restricted 2022 Total Total 27.750. NHS North East London 27.572 27,572. 2999 10,000 Community Funding HCVS 2.356 2,356 584 HCVS condom 2.584 2.584 4.500 AHPN 1.000 Generated income 540 other 320 320 46.573 Total 320 32.512 32.832 2021 Resources ex ended: Fundraising and training Activities for Beneficiaries (including Salaries, Rent. Volunteer cost) 29,238 ** Support and advice Management and Administration 1,508 53.272 Total 30.746 £27.572 of this Incon was recewedon behalf of CAN {CommunityAfn¢an Network) for its cervical and colorectal xreening in City and Hackney pmjert "£27.572 ts for fundspaid to CAN (CommuntyAfrican Network) which was receivedcervical and colorectal screening In City and Hackney pmiect