REPORT OFTHE DIREOR5 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 FOR THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO.POUSH CUITLIRE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
THE 50CIEtY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POUSM CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMtTED BY GuAREEl CONTENT5 OF THE FINANCJAL STATEMENrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2024 Page Company Information Report of the Directors Accountants Report Ststement of financial Artiviraes Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial 5tstements 9-11
THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMtrED BY GUARANTEEI COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 DIREoR5. Malgorzata Gwozdz Lukasz MlcKJziniak Magdalena No%Yak SECREfARY.' A Perek REGISTERED OFFICE= 43 Ker StreÈt Plymouth Devon PLI 4FQ REG15fERED NUMBER: 07860334 {Englad and Wales) CHARITY NUMBER: 1148123 BANKERS: Lloyds Bank plc Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PLI IDS ACCOUNTANTS: H M Williarns Chartered Certified Accountants 5 Sandy Court Ashleigh Wav Plympton PLYMOUTH PL7 5JX
TrIE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLJSH CULTURE IN PLYMoiifH IA COMPANY LIMtTED BYGUARAIWfEEI REPORT OFTHE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUS[ 2024 The Direttors present their report louether with the unaudited finanual ststements of the Company for the year ended 31 Augu512024. Theo,-g3nisafion is a charitsble Company limited by guaiantee. incorporated on 24 November 2011 and re815tered with rhe Charitie5 Commission on 16 July 2012. The Company wès established under 8 Memorandurn of A550ciation which established the obffiect5 2nd powers of the charitable cornpany and isgovErned under if5 Articles of A550Clation. AIMSAND OBJECllVE5 Our key aims and objettives are as follows-. Overseeing the Rvnn&nE of Polish Saturday 5chool-. To provide high-quality edvcatiornal opportunities for children and young people learn the Polish languag&. history. culture and traditions. •To fo5tera sense Oi pride ènd connection to Polish herits8e arnong Polish-8ribsh chrldieii in Pjymourh. Promoting Polish Culture= •To arrivÈly promote Polish culture through variou5 inibBtives including workshops, exhibitions and cultural evEnts that showcase Polish tradition5. afL rnusc and cuisine_ .To Collabote with other wltural organisaDons aad communitygroups to raise awareness of Polish contributions to British society and prornote intErcultural understanding. Org3nisiThg Charity Events.. .To organise lundroi5ing events thar support tharitable causes related to Polish-British culture svth as herikge preservation projects. community outreacn programs and initiatives to benefit disadvantaged individuals and fariilies. •To CDllabor2te with the biggest Poli54 choritsble or83ni5ation to rnoximise the ifftpart of our fundraising effiOrt5 and provide a55i5tsnce where it is most needed. Supporting Polish Parents-. •To offer 5UPPOrt. Euid2nce and resources to Polish parents in Ptyrnouth iaduding as5i5tance w5th nawgating local services. prornoting cultural integration and maintaiThinE Polish language skills within their fatnilie5. .To tscilirère nerwerking opportunities and social gaiherings ihat create a sense of community arnong Polish parents and foster mutual support. Assisting Local Schools in Qrg3nising GCSE Polsh and A-Le¥el Polish Examinartons-. To collaborate with local 5thools to support rhe orgènisaoon and administrarion ofGCSE Pdish and A-LevEI Poltsh exarninations ensurinE that 5tudÈnts have the opporlunity pursue qualifications in the Polish language and culture. •To provide resources and guidance to teachers. 5tudEnts and pants to enhance the teaching and learning of Polish as an academicsubjett. Ce12brating National Holidays and Tradifions-. •To celebrate and raise èwareness of Polish national holid and tsaditions in Plymouth. organising events and activities that 5howta5e the rich cultural heritage of Poland artd promote CFOSS-cultural exchange. .To collaborate %¥ith local authoriries and communityorgzii Isations to ensure the Inclusson of Polish culturÈ in multicultuTrl celebratsons and event5 Wlthin rhe wider community.
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) REPORTOF THE DIRECTORS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2024 PRINCIPAL AcllviTY The prinupal activitie5 of the Company in Iheyear under review were the prornotion of the objects forwhith the Charity was forrned, to advance education forthe public benefit ¢n Polish lafiguap. tvlture. tradition and heritage in particular within the Polish tomfflunity. REVIEW OF BUSINESS The main focus of the charity continues w be week-to-week running of the Saturday school. with occasional social events. ChrStMas, family fairs, annual trips where we aim to proinote the objecti¥fes of the ch3riry REVJEW OF CHARffA8LE AcnviTSES Clear objettives have bèen set for the charity. Regular meetings are held atwhKh performance measures against objective5 are reviewed. FINANCIAL REVIÉW & RÉSÉRVES The net rnovernent in the Unrestritted Fund comprises a defiot of £1132 being the excess of expenditure over income. The charity does not hold any restritted funds. RISKS The major risks to whtcl the Company is exposed. a5 idEntified by ihe Directors have been reviewed and systems have been establtshed to rnitlgate these risks. PLANS FOR THE FIITURE Future Plan for the Society for the Prornotion of Angkn-Polish Culture in Plymouth.. Running Polish Saturday School-. Strengthen and expand the Polish S3turdaySchool by offering a wider range ofeducational actiwties including language classes. history lessons, cultural workshop5 and arts and craft5 se55ions. •Collèborate with local educational institutions to provide professional developrnent opportunities for Polish language teacher5 and promote the inclusion of Polish langLtage and culture in the rnain5tream curriculum. Prornoting Polish Traditions and Cultural Events to the Loc21 CommLtntty= •Organise reEular cultural events such as Polish music and dance PErfortnances. 3rt exhibitions. h'lrn screenings and culinary fe5tlVB15 to Showcase the richne55 and diversity OF Polish traditions to the widercommunity in Plyrnoutn. Co112botste th local venues, community centres and cultural organi5ations to horLjoint eveftts and promote £ross- cultural exchange. •Ourschool h35 developed a plan to offer Polish language leaming courses foradultEnEli5h speakers. catering to the needs of lo¢al residents in Plymouth who are seeking such a language course. Becominga Hub ofsupport for the Polish Community= •Establish a resource centre to provide information. advice ènd support ser¥ice5 to the Polish community in Plyrnouth includin8 a5S15tancè with housing, employrnent, h&èlthcarÈ and integration into the local cornmunity. .Fècilirète social gatherings. support groups and networktng opportunitie5 to fostera sense of community amotsg Pcli5h resident5 and create a 5UPKX)rt network for indryiduals and familie5.
THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO•OUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMtfED BY GUARANTEE) REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31AUGUST2024 Informin6 about the Contribution of the Polish Armed Forces in World War Il.. Organise educational evanrs, exhibiDon5 and lettu$ to raise awarenes5 about the siglp ifitsTht role of the Polish Armed For5 World War11 particularly highlighting thè contribution of the Polish Na in the city of Plymouth. .Collèbor3te with local history societies. museums and sthoo15 to dÈvekJp educational resources and ensure the inclusion of Polish history in local history CUfricula_ Supporting thÈ Plymouth-Gdynia CityTwinning Panel= •Collabote closely with the Plymouth-Gdynia City Tivinning Panel to strengthen oJltural. eduia15onal andeconomic tie5 betrween Plymouth and Gdynia. Facilit3te eychan8e progrèms. cultur61 visits ar joint initiatives to promote understsndingand collaboTrtion between the two citiw. Getting Involved in the Great Orthestra of Christmas Charity IGOCCI.. •Participate actively in the annual GOCC charity evpnt ivhich is the largest charitable initiative in Poland. .Org3nise fundraising acDvities. Events and carnpai8ns in Plymouth to support the GOCC'S mission of providing rned31 equlpmenr to hospits15 and heÈlthtsre institution5 in Poland_ Enh3Thcsng Organi5aticnal Capacity: •SÈek additional funding and grant opportunities to support the expansion of attivities and services provided by the Society. •C>evelop partnerships with local busine55es. philanthropi£ organi5ations and govÈrnmeTht bodie5 to Sre sust8inable funding and resources. .InvEst in st2ff training and development to ensure the Society has the necessary 5kn115 and experrise to fvlfil its objethves Efte¢tively. By implementin8 tni5 future plan, the Sooety for thE Prornotion oFAnglo-Poli5h Cuttufe in Plymouth aim5 to strengthen cultur31 ties. prornote Polish tradition5 and supporrthe PolT5h community in Plyrnouth. Through collaboratlDn. education and cornmunity engagerneni. we aspire to create an inclusive and vibrant cultural landscapethat lebrateS the conuibutK>ns and heritage of the Polish-British corntnullity. RESERVES It is the policy of th& Directors to Inainlain a level of reserves 5ufFicient to fund ruture projects when the need 3rise5. Total unrestflcted reserve5 at 31 August 2024 were E6.10612023- £8.2381 DIREUORS The following Oirector5 hew office beiween I September 2023 and the date of iht5 report'.- Malgorzata Gi¥oid2 Luka51 Mlod2iniak Magdalena Nowak The Company Is limited by guarantee and each Oirecror's liability 15 Iiii Ilted to El. The Directors. who are HPPDinted bythe member5 in general meeting. have received no rÈtnuneration or expenses. nor has ènv person connetted with them. Decisions are made bv ihe Dirertors collectsvelv. When fteiv Dirèctors are required. potentsol DTredors afe approached to see rf they are iThteTESted in joining the Bo8rd. So lar as possible. they reffecr a balanced representation of the relevant interests of the Charity. Appropriate indurtion 15 provided for new Dire£tors. All Oirertor5 have been provided wth Charity Commi55ton uidance on good governance.
THE soaEfY FOR TFIE PROMOTION OF ANGIO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOVTH IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEEI REPORTOF THE DIRECTORS ICONllNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ÉNDED 31 AUGUST 2024 DIRECTORS. RESPONsIBIlEs The Directors h2ve a dutyto prepare financial statements for each financial yearwhith gNe a true and fair viewof the state of 3ffa&r5 of the company and of its incorne ar expenditure forthat year_ In preparinE those financial statement5, the Directors are required to.. select 5Ultable accounting policies and then appthern consistenv make judgÉmÈnts and Èstimates that are reasonable and prudent,. prepare rhe financial sraternentson thegoing Conrn basis unless li is inappropriare to presume thatthe Cotnpany WTII continue in busine55. The Oirectors are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which di%close with re350nable accuracyat any time tne financial position oFthe Company and to enable thern te ensure that the h"nanci31 statements comply th the Cotnpanie5 Act 2CQ6 and the Charities Att 2011. They arE also responsible for 53feguardinE the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detEIDn of fraud and other irregularities. The Directorsconfirm that the financial statements comply with statrjiory requirements. the ArticJe5 of Soclation and the Staternent oFAecommended Prattice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Signed on behalf of the Board of DirÈdors= Mr5 M Gwozdz Date.. 4iiuri 2Jl
THE soaETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT to the Twstees of The Society for the Promotion of AnElo-Polish Culture in Plymouth I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 11. Re5pertNve re5ponsibilitNes of trustees ond exominer The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accourbts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 20111-the Charities Act~) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts under sectton 145 of the 2011 Act- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions gNen by the Charity Commissioners vnder section 1451Sllbl 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 given by the Charity Commission. An ex3fflinat¥on includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chariry and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It a150 include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the 3ccount5. and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thèt would be fequired 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 exominerfs stotement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention whith gNes me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect the accounting record5 were not kept in accordan wtth settion 130 of the Charitie5 Act,- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply wtth the applicable reqvirements concerntng the form and content of account5 Set out in the Charities IAccounts and Report51 Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account5 give 3.true and fairf view which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent exarnination. Ibl I have come acr055 no other matter5 in connection with the exarnin3tion 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 CTA H M Williams 5 Sandy Court Ashleigh W3y Plympton Plymourh PL7 5JX Date.. 1310512025
THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOTJON OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEEI STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACtIVlTIES INCLUDING AN INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT & STATEMENT OF TOTAL REcoGNE0 GAINS & LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricled Restrrrted Fund Fvnd Total Total Note INCOMING RESOURCES Charitable Activities Parental Contributions Polish Government Contribution5 Other Funding Government Grants 41732 42.732 45.065 soo 5QJ TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 43232 43.232 45.565 RESOURCE5 EXPENDED Charitable Activities 43.611 43,611 40.391 Governance Costs L753 1.753 1.509 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 45.364 45A64 41,900 NINComING/(oufGOING) RESOURCES AND INCQMEIIEXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR Reconciliation of funds Total fund5 brovght forward at tst September 2023 12.1321 3.665 8238 8.238 4,573 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 AUGUST 2024 6.106 6,106 8,238 During the above financial yearthe charitable company did not make any recogni5ed gains or losses other than those shown iri the statement above and none of its activirie5 were acquired or disconrinued. The notes form part of these finaaual statements.
THE SOCIETY FOR THÉ PROMOT]ON OF ANGLO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH IA COMPANY LIMITED 8Y GUARANTEE) BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGU5f z024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible 255ets 63 CURRENT AsSs Prepayrnen15 Cash in hand and at bank 493 6.909 7,402 517 8.709 9.226 CURRENTLIABILITIES Creditor5 & Accrua15 1296 1.051 NET CURRENT ASSETS 6.106 8.175 NerASs5 6.106 8,238 REpREsEED BY: Unrestritted funds GenEral Reserve 6,106 8,238 TOTAL FUND5 6.106 8.238 The CDmpany is entitled to exemptiofi from audit under Section 477 of the Cornpanies Ait 2CQ6 for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2024. The Members have nor reqvired the Company io obtsin an 3udiE of its finanoal siatements for the year ended 31August 2024 in 3ccordancÈ with Section 476 of the Compan$ Act 21x. The Oiredors acknowledge their responsibilities for.. 131 ensuring that the Company keeps accountine rÈtords which compty with Sectw 386 of the Companies Att 2006 and Ibl preparing financial statements which gNe a true and fairview of the state of affa5 ofthe Company as 8t the @nd of each financial year and of its pro*it or loss for each finaniial year in atcordance with the requirements of Settion 394 to 397 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Att 2(6 relating to financial staiements. so far as applit3blÈ to the Company_ The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provi510n5 applicable to small companies. Subject to the small companies regime and in atrordantÈ with the FRS102 SOAP. ON BEHALF OFTHE BOARD= Director- Mrs M Gwozdz Date 4Llorikn The notes form part (Ff t ese financtal staternent5
THE 50CIEfY FOR THE PROMOTtON OFANGLO-POUSH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL5TATEMENTS 1 STATUTOR Y INFORMATION The Society for Anglo-polish Culture in Plymouth is a private company. limited by guarantee. registered England and Wales. The company's regisLered number and regjstereij offite address can be found on the Companv InformaLion page 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIE5 Accounting convention The financial Statements have beEn prepared in accordance with Accouftting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recornmended Prattice 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 50RP, FRS 102, rhe Financial Reporting 51andard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Att Incoming Resource5 Incoming resources lincluding legaciesl are induded on a receivable basis. and stated 3fter trade dlscounis. No incorning resources are deferred. No incoming resources have been included in the statement5 of financial activities net ol expenditure. Resources Expended Liabilirie5 are recognised when a conirattual obligation arise5. Item5 are induded wtthin types of resource5 expended on the basis of their predominant characte¥istiC5. Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the followng annual rates in order to write off each asset over tts estimated Computer Equipment Over 3 years 3 AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES The average number of employee5 during the yearwas 1612023=161.
THE SOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOTION OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOLITH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUff 2024 IA COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANfEEI NOTES TO THE FJNANCIAL STATEMENrs 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund 2023 Total Total 4 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Saturday school activity costs Sraff wage5 and awards Bankcharges Rent Insurance Computer and interner costs Postage and 5t3tionery Payroll and professional fees Staff iraininE Advertising Sundry expenses Depreciation of Computer Equipment 527 33.107 2.527 33.107 3.064 31.346 5,191 1.208 162 696 36 144 205 Z71 63 5.191 1.208 162 696 36 144 205 2n 63 3,960 970 127 290 72 180 66 250 64 43.611 43.611 40.391 2024 UnrestrÈcted Restrirted Fund Fund 2023 Total Total S GOVERNANCE COSTS Accountancy HMRC interest L748 1,748 1.753 1.753 1.509 6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Computer Equipment )ST At I September 2023 Additions At 31 August 2024 1.860 1.860 AMORTISATION A; I September 2023 Charge far the year At 31August 20Z4 1.797 63 L860 NEf BOOK VALLJE At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 63 io
THESOCIEfY FOR THE PROMOnON OF ANGLO-POLISH CULTURE IN PLYMOUTH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 IA COMPANY LtMITED BY GVARANTEEI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 2024 2023 7 CREDrroRS: AmOUs FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Tax31&0n and Social Security Accruals 1.295 1.050 1.296 i.osi 8 ANALY51S OF NAsSEr5 BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Restritted Fund Fund Total Fixed A55ets Current Assets Current Liabilr(ies 7A02 1.296 7,402 1.296 6.106 6.106 9 ULTIMATE CONTROLLENG PARTY The Q)mpany is ultimately controlled by its Directors. li