16 htAY 2024 REPORT OF THE DIREUORS FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGU 2023 FOR THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOTJON OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLI>POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Page Company Information Report of the Directors Accountants Report Statement of Financial Artivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 911
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POL15H CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEEI COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 DIREoR5. Malgorzata Gwozdz Lukasz Mlodziniak Magdalena Nowak SECRETARY: A Perek REGi¥fERED OFFICE: 43 Ker Street Plymouth Devon PL14FQ REGISTERED NUMBER: 07860334 (England and Walesl CHARITY NUMBER: 1148123 BANKERS: Lloyds Bank plc Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PLI IDS ACCOUNTANTS: H M Williams Chartere(I Certified Accountant5 5 Sandy Court Ashletgh Way ympton PLYMOUTH PL7 5JX
THE 50CIEfY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLI>POUSH CULTURE IN PIYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMtrED BY GUARAKtEEI REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 The Oirettors present their report together with the unaudited financial statements of the Cornpany for the year ended 31 August 2023. The org3ni5ation is a charitable Company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 24 Novernber 2011 and registered with the Charities Commission on 16July 2012. The Company was established under 3 Memor2ndum of Association which established the object5 and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles ol Association. AIMS AND OBJEcfivES Our key aitn5 and objertive5 are as follow5.. Overseeing the Running of Polish Saturday School.. •To provide high-4uality educational opportunitie5 for children and young people to le3rTr the Polish language. history. culture and traditions. •To foster a sense of pride and connection lo Polish heritage arnong Polish-Briti5h children In Ptymouth. Promoting Polish CultLtre'. •To actively promote Polish culture through various initiatives including workshops. exhibitions and cultural events that showcase Polish traditions, art, music and cuisine. •To collaborate with other cultural organi5ations and cornmunity g¥oups to raise awareness of Polish contributions to British society and promote intercultural understanding. Organi5ing Charity Event5-. •To organi5e fundraising events that SUPPOrt charitable causes related to Polish-British cultLtre such as heritage preservation projecis, comtnunity outreach prograrn5 and initiatives to benefit disadvantaged ¢ndividua15 and familie5. •To collaborate with the biggest Polish charitable organisation to maximise the trnpact of ourfundraising efforts and provide assistance where it is most Heeded. Supporting Polish Parents". •To offer support, guidance and resources to Polish parents in Plyrnouth including ass¢stance with navigating local services, promoting cultural integration and maintaining Polish language skills wrthin their farnilies. •To lacilitste networking opportunities and social gatherings that create a sense of community arnong Polish parents and foster tnutual 5UPPOrt. A5SlSting Local Schools in Organising GCSE Polish and A-Level Polish Examinations.. •To collaborate with local schools to support the organisation and administrntion of GCSE Polish and A-Level Polish examinations ensuring that 5tudent5 have the opportunity to pursue qualification5 in the Polish language and culture. •To piovide resources and guidance to teachers. students and parents to enhance the teaching and learning of Polish as an academic Subject. Celebrating National Holidays and Traditions.. •To celebrate and raise awareness of Polish national holidays and traditions in Plymouth. organisiThg events and activities that 5howca5e the rich cultural heritage of Poland and promote cros5-cultural exchange. •To collaborate with local authorities and community organisations to ensure the indusion of Polish culture in multicultural celebrations and event5 Wlthin the wider community.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOT]ON OF ANGLO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEEI REPORT OF THE DIREOR5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGLISt 2023 PRINCIPAL AUIVITY The principal activities of the Company in the year under review were the promotion of the objetts for which the Charitv was formed. to advance education for the public benefit in Polish language. culture. tradition and heritage in particular within the Polish community. REVIEW OF BUSINESS The main focu5 of the charity continue5 to be week-to-week running of the Saturday school. with occasional Social events. Christma5, farnily fairs. annual trips where we aim to promote the objectives of the charity REVIEW OF CHARITABLE ACtIVlTIES Clearobjectives have been set for the charity. Regular meetings are held at which performance mea5ure5 against objectives are reviewed. FINANCIAL REVIEW & RESERVES The net movemertt in the Unrestricted Fund comprises a surplus of £3.665 being the excess of income over expenditure. The charity does not hold aThy restricted funds. RISKS The major risk5 to which the Company is exposed. a5 identified by the Directors. have been reviewed and systems have been established to rnitigate these ri5k5. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Future Plan for the Society for the Promotion of Anglo-Polish Culture in Plymouth= Running Polish Saturday School-. •Strengthen and expand the Polish Saturday School by offering a wider range of educational activitie5 includTng language classes. history lesson5, cultural workshops and arts and CTafts 5e55ions. •Collaborate with local educational institutions to provide professional development opportunities for Polish language teachers and prornote the inclu5ioTr of Polish language and cukure in the mainstream curriculurn. Protnoting Polish Traditions and Cultural Events to the Local Community". •Organise regular cultural events such as Polish music and dance performances. art exhibition5. film screenings and culinary festivals to showc35e the richness and diversity of Po115h traditions to the wider MMunity in Plymouth. •Collabor3te with local venues. community centres and cultural organisations to host joint events and promote cros5- cultural exchange. •Our school hès developed è plan to offer Polish language leaming Courses for adult English speaker5. catering to the needs of local residents in Plymouth who are seeking Such a language course. Becoming a Hub of Supporr for the Polish Community". •Establish a resource centre to provide information. a(fvice and support services to the Polish community in Plymouth including assistance with housing, ernployment, healthcare and integration into the local community. •Facilitate social gatherings, support groups aThd network¢ng opportunities to foster a sense of community among Polish residents and create a support network for individuals and familie
THE SOCI FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY LIMrtED BY GUARANTE£I REPORTOF THE DIRECTORS ICONt]NUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Informing about the Contribution of the Polish Armed Force5 in World War11.. •Organise educaronal events, exhibitions and lectures to raise awareTre55 al)out the si8Thificant role of the Polish Armed Forcès in World War11 particularly highlighting the contriburion of the Polish Navy in the city of Plyrnouth. •Collabotste with Ioc31 history societies. museums and schools to develop educarional resources and ensure the inclusion of Polish hisiory in local history curricula. Supporting the Plymouth-Gdynia City Twinning Panel-. *Collaborat& c5osely with the Plyrnouth-Gdynia City Twinning Pènel to strengthen cultural, educational and ecoThornic ties between Plymouth and Gdynia. •Facilitate exchange programs. cultural visits and joint initiatives to promote understanding and collèboration between the two aties. Getting Involved in the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity IGOCQ.. •Participate actively in the annual GOCC charity event which is the largest charitable initiative in Polond. •Org2nise fundraising activities, events and campaigns in Ptymouth ro support the GOCC'S mission ol providing medical equipment to hospitals and healthcare institutions in Poland. Enhancing Organisational Capacity-. Seek addirional funding and Erant opportunities to support the expansion of activity'es and Services provided by the Societv. •Develop partnerships wilh local businesse5. philanthropic organisatiorb5 and government bodies to secure sustsinable funding and resources. •lnvest in staff training and development to ensure the s(lety has the necessaryskills and expertise to fulfil its objectives effeaively. By implemenring ihis future plan, the society for the Promotion of Anglo-Polish Culture in Plymouth aims to strengthen cultural ties. promote Polish traditions and support the Polish community in Plymouth. Through collaboration, education and community engagement. we aspire to create an inclusive and vibrant cultural landscape that celebrates the contributions and heritage of the Poli5h-Britlsh comrnunity. RESERVES It is the policy of the Directors to maintain a level of reserves suffscient to fund future project5 when the need arises. Total unre5tritted reserves at 31 August 2023 weie £8.23812022.. E4.5731 DIRECTORS The followinE Direttors held office between l September 2022 and the date of this report..- Malgorzata Gwozdz Lukasz Mlodziniak Magdalena Nowak The Company is limited by guarantee and each Director's liability is limited to £1. The Directors. who are appointed by rhe members in general meetin& have received no remuneration or expenses. nor ha5 any person connected with thern. Oecisions are made bv the Directors collectivelv. When new Direttors are re<ruired, potential Oirectors a èpproathed to see if they are interested in joining the Board. 50 far as possible, they reflect a balanced representation of the relev3nt interests of the Charity. Appropri3te induction is provided for new Directors. All Directors have been prowded with Charity Commission guidance on good governance.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEE) REPORT OFThE DIRECTORS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 DIRECTORS. RESPONSl8iunES The Directors have 3 duty to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its income and expenditure for that year. In preparine those financial 5taternent5. the Oirectors are required to.. • select suitable accouTrtiThg policies and then apply them consistently.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- prepare rhe financial statemenrs on the going concern basis urtles$ It is inappropriate to presume that the Cornpany will continue in busine5S. The Directors are re5por)sible for rnaintainirig proper accounting record5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time th& fin2ncial p051tion of the Company and to enable them to ensure thar the financial statements comply with the Companies Att 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. They ère also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Direttors confirm that the finat)cial statements compty with sratutory requirements, the Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charitses. SiEned on behalf of the Board of Directors: Mr5 M Gwozd2 Date". Ifr Io¥i kni4
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT to the Trustees of The Society for the Promotion of Anglo-Polish Culture in Plymouth I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2023 which are Set out on pages 7 to 11. Respertffjve resporJsibilNties of twstees ond exominer The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 20111.the Charities Arfl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility tts= examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commi55ioners under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions gNen 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 trustee5 concerning any such matter5. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinton is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs Stotement In tonnection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect lal Ibl the accounting records were not kept tn accordance with section 130 of the Charities Art- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and ReporEsI Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the acctsunt5 give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent exarnination. I have corne across no other matters in connettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ashley Smith FCCA cfA H M Williarn5 S Sandy Court shleigh Way Plympton Plymouth PL7 SJX Date.. 1610512024
THE SOCIEtY FOR THE PROMOTION OFANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES INCLUDING AN INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT & STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GANS & LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 2023 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund Total Total Note INCOMING RESOURCES Charitable Activitie5 Parental Contributions Polish Governrnent Contributions Other Funding Government Grant5 45.065 45,065 41.052 51XI 500 2tJJ TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCE5 45.565 45,565 41,252 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities 40.391 40.391 41,332 Governance Costs 1.509 1,443 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 41.900 41.900 42,775 NEf INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RESOURCESAND NETINCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward at 1st September 2022 3.665 3.665 11.5231 4.573 4.573 6,096 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 AUGUST 2023 8.238 8.238 4.573 During the above financial year the charitable company did not make any COgnised gains or losses other than those shown in the statement above and none of its activities were acquired or discontinued. The notes form part of these financial statements.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOLITH IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GLIARANTEEI BAiANCE SHE 31 AUGUST 2023 2023 2022 Notes FIXEO ASSETS Tangible assets 63 127 CURRENT ASSETS Prepèyments Cash in hand and at bank 517 8,709 9.226 5.734 5.734 CURRENTLIABILITIES Creditors & Accruals 1.051 1,288 NEf CURRENT ASSETS ,175 4,446 NET ASSETS 8,238 4,573 REPRESENTED BY= Unrestricted fund5 General Reserve 8.238 4,573 TOTAL FUNDS 8,238 4,573 The Company is entitled to exemption from audit under Sertion 477 of the Companies Act 21K>6 for the year ended 31 August 2023. The Members have not required ihe Company to obtain an audit of its financial statemeats for the year ended 31 August 2023 in actordance with Section 476 of the Companies Att 2(X)6. The Direuors acknowledge their responsibilities for-. lal ensuring that the Cotnpany keeps accounting records which complywith Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and Ibl preparing financial staiement5 whtch give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financi31 year in accordance with the requiremefjt5 of Sectitsn 394 to 397 which otherwise comply wilh the requirefflents of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statement5. $0 far a5 applicable to the Cornpany. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies, subject to the small companies regime and in accordan with the FR5102 SORP. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.. Director.. Mr5 M Gwozdz Date 1610(i U64 The notes form part of these financial statements
THESOCIEfY FOR THE PROmOoN OF ANGlpolI5H CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 STATUTORY INFORMATION The Society for Anglo-Polish Culture in Plymouth is a private company, limited by guarantee. registered in England nd Wales. The company's registered number and registered offjce address can be found on the Cornpany Information page 2 ACCOUNnNG POLICIES Attounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102. effective l January 20151- (Charities SORP. FRS 102. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act Incoming Reso¥Jrces Incoming resources lincluding legacies) are included on a receivable basis, and stated after trade discounts. No incorning resource5 are deferred. No incoming resources have been included in the statements of financial activitie5 net of expenditure. Resources Expended abilitie5 are recogni5ed when a contractual obligation ari5e5. Items are included within types of resovrces expended on rhe basis of their predominanr characteristics. Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rate5 in orderto write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Computer Equipment {er 3 years 3 AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES The average number of employees during the year was 1612022..161.
THE 50CIEtY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 (A COMPANY UMfTED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023 Unrestrirted Restrirted Fund Fund 2022 Total Total 4 CHARITABLE AcllviTIES Saturday school activity costs Staff wage5 and awards Bank Charges Rent Insurance Computer and internet costs Repairs and renewals Postège and stationery Payroll and professional fees staff training Advertising Sundry expenses Depreciation of Computer Equipment 3.064 31.346 3.064 31,346 2,620 29.730 3.960 970 127 6.765 1,541 118 36 157 970 127 290 72 72 66 250 87 213 63 250 40.391 40,391 41.332 2023 Unrestrirted Restricted Fund Fund 2022 Total Total 5 GOVERNANCE COST5 Accountancy HMRC interest 1.509 1.509 1,438 1.509 1,509 1,443 6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer Equipment COST At I Septeber 2022 Additions At 31 August 2023 1.860 1.860 AMORTISATION At I September 2022 Char8e for the year At 31 August 2023 1,733 1.797 BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2023 At 31 August 2022 63 127 io
THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOMON OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2023 IA COMPANY UMtTED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE RNANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023 2022 7 CREDITOR5: Amoumfs FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Taxation and Social Security Accruals 221 1,067 1,050 1.051 1.288 8 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSET5 BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestrirted Restricted Fund Fund Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Current tiabilities 63 9.226 1.051 9.226 1.051 8.238 8,238 9 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The Company is ultimately controlled by its Directors. li