Company No. 8248195
Charity No. 1149491
ALLIANCE FOR COHESION AND RACIAL EQUALITY LTD
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Alliance for cohesion and racial equality Ltd.
Reference and adminlstratlve Informatlon
Directors:
Dr Mohammed Ejaz Elahi
Mr Andrew Kossi Singo
Dr Alice Mpofu-coles
Mr Glen Anthony Dennis
Dr Sunila Lobo
Miss Shreeya Paudel
Chalr:
Dr Mohammed Ejaz Elahi
Treasurer
Mr Andrew Kossi Singo
Company Secretary:
Mr Victor Koroma (Chief Executlve Officer)
Other names charlty known as: Acre
Reglsterod off1￿.
Middle Building
344 Oxford Road
Reading
RG30 1AF
Registered Company Number: 8248195
Registered Charity Number:
1149491
Independent Examlner:
Bernard Manase
No 33, 193 Wensley Road,
Reading, RG16EA
Bankers:
Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
WN86
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Alliance for cohesion and racial equality Ltd.
Report of tha board of Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Board of Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes
to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies
Act 2006, and 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing document
The charity Is a company Ilmited by guarantee. incorporated on the 1 Oth October 2012 and registered as a
charity on the 25th October 2012. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association,
which establlshed the objects and powers of the company and is governed under Its Articles of Association.
Directors and Trustees
All the directors of the company are also Trustees of the charity. The Trustees, who held office throughout
the year, unless otherwise stated, were as follows:
Dr Mohammed Ejaz Elahi
Mr Andrew Kossi Singo
Dr Alice Mpofu Coles
Mr Glen Anthony Dennis
Dr Sunila Lobo
Miss Shreeya Paudel
Mrs Constance Gooding (Retired 1910912022)
The Board of Trustees meet regularly throughout the year and is comprised of the directors of the company.
In addilion, Ihe board has set up (Finance and Human) Resources and Business Planning, and a
Community Engagement sub-committee to assist the decision-making process.
Recrultment and a
ointment of directors
Acre is managed by a &member Board of DirectorslTrustees and all are ￿gIStered with Companles House
and the Charity Commission. At their meeting of 25th June 2013, the 'Board of Direclors, agreed to be
referred to as a 'Board of Trustees, for reasons of addressing comfflunity perception. The organisation
allows for up to 10 Trustees so as to increase diversity of representation. In any given year at least one
vacancy is lefl open for potential co-option to the board.
Trustees are recruited on the basis of community representalion from the organisation's register of
rnembers, and new Trustees appointed on meeting specrfic skills criteria to enable the organisation improve
its reach in order to achieve the key aim of community engagement and empowerment. Expressions of
interest are invited from interested parties and the appointments are confirmed after potential candidates
have been voted for by the general rnembership.
The Board of Trustees have collective responsibility for managing the organisation, and are accountable to
the members. beneficiaries, and funders of the charity.
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Report of the board of Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Retirement from the Board or vacancies otherwise created during the reporting year are mitigated by
request for expressions of interest, CO-OPtion and subsequent election at the next AGM.
Members eligible for retirement from the board stand down at the Annual General Meeting and may seek
re-election subject to Clause 32 of the Acre Articles of Association or any resolutions passed by the general
membership to the contrary. Accession to the Board of Trustees is open to any member of Acre that can
make a positive contribution towards achieving the objectives of the organisation.
Risk assessment
The Board of Trustees has been diligent in examining all the strategic and operational risks to which the
organisation is SUS￿ptib1e and is pleased to report that systems have been put in place for regular reports
to be produced and considered towards reducing real or potential risks. The Trustees have also set up a
Business Planning and Resources Sub-committee (comprising of Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, and 1
other Trustee) with delegated powers as a contingency committee that Gan take emergency action to
minimise risks to the business of the organisation.
Following an objective assessment of the operations in relation to financial resources at its disposal, the
Trustees are pleased to report that there are no immediate concerns or threats to the operations of the
organisation. The Board of Trustees will continuously assess the risk to the organisation and make
decisions to avert any perceived risks.
Mana
ement and staffln
The day to day running of the charity and delivery of projects is under the control of the Chief Executive
Officer, Victor Koroma and 5 staff members. The CEO reports regularly to the Board of Trustees comprising
the individuals noted on page 2.
Ob
ectives and Activities
Acre is a community led infrastructure organisation set up to work towards the elimination of racial
discrimination. promote equality of opportunity, and good relations be￿een persons of different racial
groups, and diverse communities. It is guided by a Mission statement: 'Promotlng equality, and
community cohesion in Readlng.
The organisation has set itself the following objectives:
1. Challenging all forms of discrimination. bigotry and extremism.
Acre established a pan-Equalities Alliance to collate information, monitor trends and Identify gaps
pertaining to inequality in the provision of public services, discrimination in employment. and working
in partnership with the relevant authorltles to support victims of hate crime.
2. Promoting understanding by engaging with 811 sections of the Readlng society to inform, empower and
encourage cooperation and mutual respect between Ihe diverse communities in Reading.
In pursuit of these objectives, Acre provides support services via its Alafia Family Support Team to ethnic
minority families caring for children and young adults (0-25) with a disability or additional needs.. facilitate
engagement and consultation of Minoritised communities by statutory agencies. host events to celebrate
the cultural diversity of Reading,. developed the Rose Circle (Reading) a forum designed to support
women's health and wellbeing. set up a men's support group 'We, Men!, to address health and social
matters affecting men in the community. provide infrastructure support for small and underrepresented
community organisations to enable them achieve their objectives,. and recognize the achievements of
individuals or organisations that work towards promoting equality and community cohesion in Reading. The
charity has Sin￿ developed a Community Wellbeing Hub to provide coordinated support to individuals on
issues pertaining to health and wellbeing.
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Report of the board of Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
The Board of Trustees continue to oversee the further development of Acre as a substantial contributor to
the voluntary and community sectors in Reading, and is now an essential delivery partner for the Reading
Borough Council's 'Narrowing the Gap, strategy to tackle poverty and promote inclusion in Reading. In
October 2022 the organisation secured 2 separate contracts, lasting 3 years (2022-25) deliver Reading
Borough Councils new 'Closing the Gap. community support strategy to (i) provide Infrastructure Support
to both settled and emerging community groups. We deliver this by identifying, engaging and supporting
community groups to participate in mainstream services and structures- to make their contribution to the
development of Reading as a multiethnic, multi-faith and multi-cultural society.. and (li) promote Community
Resilience by supporting and redirecting individuals to health and wellbeing initiatives - this is delivered by
Acre's Community Wellbeing Hub where attendees benefit from services, advice and'support from multiple
statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations.
Acre works in partnership with other VCS organisations in Reading to raise awareness of issues of concern
impacting minoritisedlmarginalised communities. and the Reading Society in general. Activities have also
included raising awareness of culturally based violence against women, including domestic violence against
both men and women, Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage. We have a Men's Group opposed
to FGM, and regularly promote awareness of Mental Health and Dementia. We also work with Thames
Valley Police (Reading) to promole Community Safety concems and devise strategies to appropriately
respond to Hate Crime. Acre's Alafia Family Support Group provided practical help and support to Ethnic
Minority families caring for disabled children and children wilh additional needs,
Public ben•fit
Trustees confirm they have given careful consideration to the Charity Commisslon's general guidance on
public benefit when reviewing the organisations aims and objectives, and also when planning work
programme for the year. In particular, the Truslees considered how planned activities will contribute towards
achieving the organisations aims and objectives. Furthermore. all our services are free to our customers.
Activities undertaken Ihat demonstrates public benefit includes:
A. Facilitatlng a central body (Equalities Alliance) for promoting equality across the 9 protected
characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and to enable the development of strategies for
reducing inequality of access to public services, employment.
B. Hosting a bi-annual Hate Crime Forum, and bi-monlhly Hate Crime Case Monitoring meeting involving
Community Safety Partners
Thames Valley Police, Reading Borough Council, voluntary and
comrnunity support organisations and individuals.
C. Developing project initiatives aimed at promoting equality of opportunity and reducing the
marginalisation of individuals and communities because of their identity or association with the
protected characteristics.
D. Creating the right environrnent to promote all aspects of community cohesion, empower communities
and individuals to collectively engage with decision makers, and to enable them to find common
solutions to common problems.
Achievements and erformance
Acre continues to grow its reach within minoritisedlmarginalised communities and has consolidated its
position as broker for issues pertaining to equality in Reading. Acre has representation on various strategic
bodies in the town including the Reading Voluntary Sector Partnership, Reading Community Safety
Partnership (Hate Crime Strategy Group), Youth Justice Board, and various ethnic minority support
networks, Thames Valley Police (Reading) Independent Advisory Group & Police Scrutiny Panel, Royal
Berkshire Hospital Foundation Trust, and the Thames Valley wide anti-FGM Planning networks. In 2021,
Acre, in partnership with community support networks established a community wellbeing hub to address
health and wellbeing concerns, especially mental health. loneliness and isolation. Summary of these
activities form the basis of an annual report to members. funders and published to the Reading community.
Trustees were diligent in ensuring that the charity operated within its means to achieve its ststed objectives.
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Report of the board of Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Membershi
In 2013-14 Acre reviewed and restructured its membership eligibility criteria with the aim of increasing the
general membership to include organisations that provide direct support to individuals on the basis of
characteristics identrfied under Ihe Equality Act 2010.
protected characteristics. Membership of the organisation has therefore been steadily increasing following
on from the review and now boasts of working with 74 community organisations of varying sizes.
Plans for tha future
Acre has Set up the Equalities Alliance and Hate Crime Forum which has strong links to the Reading
Borough Council's Equality. Diversity & Inclusion strategy, and with Thames Valley Police enabling these
statutory bodies to seek views on issues pertaining to equality and community cohesion, or to progress
strategic community priorities. Within the Alliance, Acre continues to provide strategic leadership on race,
religion and issues pertaining to minoritised communities and positively contributes to the local authorities
CtG strategy by providing infrastructure support to, and build resilience of minoritised communities.
communities. promote and celebrate the cultural diversity of Reading.
Acre piloted training programmes in Equality & Diversity, and Culturally Tailored Mental Health & Suicide
Awareness, is working towards developing such activities that will generate income to support the
empowerment of minority communities. developing self-help partnerships and enabling ethnic minority
communities to realise their potential. Since its relocation to the Oxford Road Community, Old Battle
Hospital site, Acre has intensified engagement with community networks and individuals in the immediate
environs thal is the multi-ethniclcultural Battle Ward, West Reading. Furthermore, Acre now manages the
ORCC on behalf of the ORCC Partnership,. provides meeting spaces at affordable rates, and will continue
with its work to stimulate engagement and integration of groups in order to prornole community
cohesionlgood relations between different ethnic minority communities, and the wider Reading Society.
Acre is also developed a 3-year Business Plan which incorporates assessed needs of the Oxford Road
community and plans to gradually include additional opportunities and potential ServI￿S to local residents.
The core objectives of the plan are-
Vision.. A society that treats its citizens with equality and promotes integrated communities
Mlsslon: To promote equal opportunity for all and community cohesion by offerlng support
And guidance to individuals and organisations.
Valuas: Respect,, Falrness. Equallty., Dlversity; Inclusion. Empowemient. Educatlon. Awareness,.
Participation. Trust,. Care.
Key Objectives
Promote equality across the nine protected characteristics of Equality:
1. Promote equality issues by developing resources that support the work of the Equalities Alliance in
highlighting issues affecting diverselmarginalised communities in Reading.
2. Raise awareness of hate crimes working in partnership with Thames Valley Police Hate Crime unit
and the Reading Borough Council Community Safety Partnership.
3. Take full advantage of our new location to expand the Alafia service to reach more families and
develop other services as identified by the users of the group
4. Extend the reach and services provided by the Rose Cenlre. and develop it into a sustainable multi-
disciplinary clinic and support centre for survivors of FGM
Promote comrnunty cohesion through integration, engagement and empowerment
Promote services for young people to encourage their participalion in community affairs, and offer
them skills to enable them to play their part in the Reading society
2. Support leaders of marginalised communitie5 to develop support networks so individuals are
empowered to engage with mainstream networks and services
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3. Provide infrastructure support for small and emerging community groups
4. Diversify the income streams through development of standalone non-funded services that meet
the needs of the Community and individuals
In the organisation's calendar of events Is an Annual General Meeting in October which is tied in with
celebrating Black History Month and Hate Crime & Anti-slavery Awareness week. The organisation is
committed to hosting the following public engagement events annually:
(a) Holocaust Memorial Day - January
(b) UN Zero Tolerance to FGM Day- February
(c) Intemational Women's Day - March
(d) Health Equalities Conference - March
{e) Mental Health Awareness - May & October
{fj Commemorating Windrush arrival- June- November
{g) Black History Awareness - October
(h) International Men's Day- November
(i) Diversity Day- December
These annual events are supplemented with ad hoc meetings for the purpose of informing or engaging
publiclcommunity and to address issues of concern as they arise. As part of our service contract with
Reading Borough Council,
we
hold bi-monthly Hate Crime Case
Monitoring,
and
bi-8nnual Hate Crime Forum meetings to make Reading Police and RBC Community Safety team more
accountable to the communities we serve. We also organise consultationlfocus group meetings to enable
statutory and other services to engage with our customers, as well as regular information exchange and
advice sessions with community members and individuals.
Financlal revlew
For the financial year in question, 0110412023-3110312024, total income received was £335,857 (2022-23..
£ 286,672) and total expenditure was £230,418 (2022-23.. £ 233,455).
Total fund balances at the yearend at 3110312024 are £206,495 (2022-23: £101,056) of which £176.981
{2022-23: £73,423) represents restricted funds.
Reading Borough Council was our principal funder.
R•sèrve8 Pollc
The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves at a level which equates to approximately two to three months
of normal operational expenditure.
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Statement of Directors Responsibilities
The directors (who are also Trustees of the charity) are responsible for preparing the report of the Trustees
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a
true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the company and of the incoming resources and applicalion of
resources. including the income and expenditure, of the wmpany for that period. In preparing those
financial statements the directors are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial
slatements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of
the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularilies. In preparing this report the directors have taken advantage of special provision of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The Trustees a￿ responslble for the malntenance and Integrity of the corporate and financial Information
Included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation
and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in
other jurisdictions.
Sig
ehalLo
board of Trustees.,
Dr Mohammed Ejaz Elahi
Director and Chair
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DENT
MINER'S REPORT
HE ACCOUNTS
Reports Éo the Tnmtseslmémbers ofth8 Allarte for Cohesion 8rtd R•Sal Equality Ltd on thè ￿￿￿ts for
tho year ended 31 March 2024 sel out on pageg 2 to 18.
R••p•ctlv• r•spon•lbllttle• of Trugtees and •xamlnw
AS d8scribed on pag8 10. The Charty's Trustee5 (who are also the ￿1￿ctOrS of the company for Ihe
purrvses of c(m￿panY lawl ore responsible for the preparalion of the fina￿121 statements. The Trustees
are satisfied thal the audit requiremenl of Sectijn 14411) of th8 Charilies Act 2011 (the Act) do88 not apply,
end that there is no requirnm8nt in Ihe goveming document cr con814tution of the Ch¥lty for the conducting
of an wdrt. AS a ¢on$equence, th8 Trust88s have elected Ihal the financial slatements be subiacl to
Independent examinalton.
Having 8all8fiod rnyself that tha Charty * not subject lo audlt, and b elglblé for Independent examiro11on,
It18 rny respornlbllNy ID..
a) Examlne th• accounts under sectknn 145 ofthe Act.
b) To follN thè procadw6818id d(ywn in the Gen•r•l Dlr¢¢tbn6 glven by th• Charlty Commls8lon
under section 1445llb) of th8 Act. aTrJ:
cl To stote wtthr matters hav• ¢omo to my allonllon.
aa•l• of Indwnd•nt •x•mln•rf• •lat•rn•nt
I conducted my•xamlnallDn h accordance wlth thè General DlrecttODs gl¥en bythe Charlty Comm1981oners
for Engl￿ &Wales In relatlon to th8 ￿u¢ll￿d ol sn Independent examlnallon, rnferred lo aLM)ve. An
Independe￿ examinatlon IrKlud88 8 reviaw of the accounting recor£ls kept by Ihe Charfty and of the
a¢r￿UntI￿ 8￿temS empbyed by thè Chwity End a comparl8on of the flnavKlal Statements presented wth
Ihese records. It 0150 Indudes considerat￿n of any unusual Item8 ordlsclo8ure9 In thefironclal Blatemente,
aThl seeklng exF4aftations frcxn you a tru8100 Conc￿6Th9 such matter6. The purp088 of the examlnallon18
to e8iabllih A8 f¥r 88 that there have baén no breaches ol the Ch8rltleB leglslatlon and that the
finarthl statement8 comply wSth the SORP, on • t•8t ba￿$, of ovld•nc• fel•v•* to the amount8 and
dlsdosures In tho flnand81 $latament•.
The procedwè8 undgrtak•n do not provkle 11 the evhjence that vK)uld bo requlred In an audlt. and
infomalion 8upplled by the Truste08 in Ihe course of Iho ex8m5natlon 15 riot sublected to audit tests or
enqu￿e8, and ¢ons8quenUy I do not exwe88 an audtt oplnk)n oft the vlew gfven by the ftnandal stat•ments.
and In p¥t1￿￿*, l express nD oplnlon as to whether tb• ￿nancIal statoments a￿e a tru? arKI falr View of
affair8 ofth8 eh¥lty. and rny report 18 lirn11gd to the mattern 80t wt In tho stalemonl below.
I plann•d and pwfomiod my examlnatlon 80 as to 8atigfy my8oW that Ihe obl￿tIveS of the Independent
oxarnlrAllon are acNeved and béforè finali8lng the r8Pryt, l obtaln wrltten a5surancas from thé Trustees of
all malarlal mallafs,
Inda
nden
examlner'g stalerne
In the cours¢ of my examinatron, no matt•r ha8 come lo my attentlon.
1. Which me rea8on8ble cauw to b￿1•￿ that In, any rnat•rlal respect, Tru•lo0
fequlrèments:
To keep arcounllng records in accordance with ￿¢t￿n 386 of the Companlos AGI 2006: and
To prgpore attounts whlch acGont with the accounting recoY(Is. compty wllh the accounllTrJ
rBquirem8nt of sectlon 398 of the Companth tht 2006 and with the melh¢Jds and prlnclpfes of the
Stalwnenl uf recommended Practrn: Accounts￿ and Reportlng by Charltbs hava not be?n mgt;
2. To whlch, In my oplnlon, attentlon sh¢JJld be drawn In or(ler lo enable a pn)peT uThlerstandlng pf
the ac¢oLnts to be rgached.
d Mana5e.'
No 33. 193 Wensley Road,
Re8dlJYJ. RG16EA
ACCA
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Alliance for cohesion and racial equality Ltd.
STATEMENT OF FINANc￿L ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED
FUNDS
FUNDS
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
NOTES
Income
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
5,991
24,815
305,052
30.805
305.052
21,731
264,941
Total income
5,991
329,866
335,857
286,672
Expendltures
Charitable activities
4,110
4,110
226,308
226.308
230,418
230,418
233,455
233,455
Total expendltures
Net income I
(expendltures)
1,881
103,558
105,439
53,217
Net movement In
funds
Reconciliatlon of funds
Total fund3 brou9ht
forward
Total funds carrled
forward
1,881
103,558
105,439
53,217
14
27,633
73,423
101,056
47,839
29,513
176.981
206,495
101,056
Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024
Notes
Total 2024
Total 2023
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
Total current assets
11
12
163,484
68,715
232,200
16,073
112,067
128,140
Llabllltles
Creditors: amount falling due within one year
13
25,705
27,084
Net current assets
206,495
101,056
The funds of the charity
14
Unrestricted
General reserve
Restricted
General reserve
Total Funds
29,513
27,633
176.981
206,495
73,423
101,056
The Notes on pages 09 to 18 fomi part of these financial statements.
The Company was entitled to exempt from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the
Companies Act 2006.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
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These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies,
subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 SORP.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 0311012024
Signed on behalf of the Directors
Andrew Kossi Singo (Treasurer and Director)
Company Reglstration Number 8248195
Notes fomilng part of the Financial Stat6monts for tha year ended 31 March 2024
1. Accounting Pollcles
Accounting Convention
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these
accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended
Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) issued on 16 July
2014 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The financial slatements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and
rounded to the nearest £1.
In these financial ststements. the charity has applied the exemptions available under SORP (FRS 102)
In respect of the following disclosures..
Cash Flow Statement and related notes
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by the Charlty Commission and FRS 102.
Income racognltlon pollclos
Income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the
Income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Income from grants and donations are included in income when they are received. except for-
When donors specify that grants and donations given to the charity must be used in future
accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods
When donors impose conditions, which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled
to use such income. the income is deferred arid not included in incoming resources until the
preconditions have been met.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on the accrual basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregale all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or
constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be
required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
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Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due.
Creditors
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a
past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle
the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally
recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Depreciation
All assets costing more than £1,200 are capitalised
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over 3 years on the straight-line basis except in the case of
assets held on behalf of specific projects where depreciation is calculated evenly over the life of the
project where this is known to be less than 3 years. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets held on
behalf of certain projects is allocated to the particular project concerned.
Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is exempt from corporatlon tax on the charit8ble activities.
Funding accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be in accordance with the charitable objectlves at the discretion of the Trustees.
Restricted fund5 can only be used for particular restricted purposes with the objectives of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a particular restricted and
specified purpose.
Governance
Governance cost includes the cost of governance arrangements which relate to the general running
of the charity. These activities provide the governance infrastructure which allows the charity to
operate and generate the information required for public accountability- They include the strategic
planning process that contribute to the future development of the charity.
Going concern
As directors we have considered the adequacy of the disclosures made in the financial statements
concerning the going of the company. The financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basls, the validity of which depends on future funding being available. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that would result from a failure to obtain funding.
Change8 In accounting policy
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year and no changes to the previous
accounts.
2. Donatlons and legacles
Unrestricted funds
2024
2023
Misc. income
Alafia
Total
Restricted funds
Reading Mencap - Alafia
Misc. income
Mayor's Donation
Windrush 75
Woodley Players Donation from wr-ACRE
Total Funds
Total Funds
5,991
1,330
20
1,350
5,991
15,475
20.381
2,300
40
7,000
24,815
30,805
20,381
21,731
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3. Income from charltable activltles
Unrestrfcted fund8
2024
2023
Windrush Grant (Church Urban)
RBC Community Research Grant
HM National Probation Service Funding
Miscellaneous Incorne
NTG Grant
Total
6,107
26,667
32.774
Restrlcted funds
High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)
Windrush - 3G UK
Windrush - NHFL
Windrush 75
CHC
cwo
Mens Engagement
Brilish Science Associatlon (BSA)
Community Partnershlp Grant (BUCKS)
RIB
Kickstart (DWP)
Miscellaneous Income
Physical Activity Mental Health Project (PAMH)
RBC Closing the Gap (CtG) - CtG-02
RBC Closing the Gap (CtG) - CtG-03
RBC Community Research Grant
RBC CVC Project
RVA community funding
Thames Valley Police
Total
1,800
1.650
45,701
1,347
43,944
20,000
3.200
10,000
5,000
2,000
25,875
28,560
11,937
3,600
6,700
25,815
79,967
80.083
945
76,316
60,779
2,000
232,167
305,052
Total funds
4. Investment Income
305.052
264,941
All the charity's investment income arises from money held in interest bearing accounts.
S. Analy818 of expendlture on charltabl• activitles
Notes Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2023
Staff costs
Travel expenses
Publications and subscriptions
Premises
Communications and IT
Office costs
Professional fees
Insurance
Printing and publicity
Miscellaneous
Activities
Governance costs
Bank charges
1,698
93,495 95,193
99,004
274
556
18
1,019
1,037
48
356
28
80
2,669
19,577
1.520
4.429
209
9,332
87,400
4.206
2.452
2.718
19,933
1,548
4.510
213
9,501
88,987
4.282
2.496
4.559
15.961
3,054
3,123
5.554
16.630
31.043
50,924
2,773
169
1.587
76
45
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TOTAL
4.110
226,308 230,418 233,455
6. Analysis of Governanca Costs
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
2024
2023
Company's House fee
Consultations
Coordination cover
Independent examinerfs fees
Other Legal and professional fees
Research work
Supervision
TOTAL
26
3,045
26
3.100
55
19,318
22,350
18
988
147
1.006
150
1,256
8,000
76
4,206
4,282
50,924
7. Analysis of offic• costs
2024
2023
Cleaning
Equipment expensed
Light and heat
Office Refreshment5
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Stationery and printing
Postage
TelephonelBroadband
TOTAL
5,872
5,769
1,449
210
3,102
4,140
1,147
236
1,050
1.098
2.238
29
2.922
15,961
2,268
2,441
21
1,867
19,933
8. Truste• Information
No expenses were pald to Trustees during the year.
9. Employee information
2024
2023
Salaries
Social security
Employer Pensions
Contributions
Training
TOTAL
81,790
9,254
84,376
9,932
4,149
4.395
300
99,004
95,193
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
The charity operates a workplace pension scheme and all contributions pald to and held by Creative
Pension Trust.
The average number of full-time employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full-time
equivalent5 was as follo￿￿.
2024
2023
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10. Analysis of activities costs.
Unrestrictéd Restrlcted
2024
2023
20,755
Project Activities
Empowerment & Health BAME Group- Men's
Group
HSHAZ Project
NHS Charities (Community hub)
Oxford Angst Cutting (FGM)
ACRE
ALAFIA
CHC
CTG-02
CTG-03
Digital Literacy
MISC
NHFL Windrush 75
PAMH
RBC Windrush 75
RIB
TVP Focus Group Mtg
2.280
1.111
6.448
450
2.084 2,122
271
70
212
215
14,922 15,193
3,830
3,900
11,659 11,870
11,830 12,045
148
150
1,242 1.265
1,046
1,065
22,526 22,935
1,274
1,297
11,905 12,122
4,676 4,761
257
262
23
19
40g
23
216
85
TOTAL
1,587
87,400 88,987
31,043
11. Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
TOTAL
155,611
1,550
6,323
163,484
8,200
7,873
16,073
12. Cash at Bank and In hand
2024
2023
Current Account
Deposit Account
Cash in Hand
TOTAL
65,163
3,553
108,514
3.553
68,715
112,067
13. Creditors
2024
2023
Trade Creditors
Stakeholder Pension
Other Creditors
Accruals
TOTAL
23,060
1,328
1,316
18,625
1,328
4,921
2,210
27,084
25,705
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14. Statement of Funds
At31
March
2023
At31
Expendit Tran
March
ures
sfers 2024
Income
Unrestrlcted Funds
General Reserve
HM National Probation Service Funding
ORCC (Government Support Scheme)
Alafia Donations
Job Retention Scheme (JRS)
Narrowing the Gap
Charitable activities
Donations and legacies
Misc. income
Increase in general reserves (24,219-913+85)
Adjusting figure included in expenditures
Training Income
RBC Community Research Grant
Windrush Grant (Church Urban)
15.010
5,410
15.010
5.410
4,388
4,388
11,667
-23,391
-54
2,251
2,806
9,546
5,991
4,110
13,548
-23.391
-54
2,251
2,806
9,546
Total Unrestrlcted Funds
27,633
5,991
-4,110
29,513
Restrlct•d Funds
Project Alafia
Kickstart (DWP)
RBC Closing the Gap {CtG) - CtG-02
RBC Closing the Gap {CtG) - CtG-03
RBC Community Research Grant
Community Partnership Grant (BUCKS)
High Street Heritag8 Action Zone (HSHAZ)
Physical Activity Mental Health Project (PAMH)
RBC CVC Project
RVA community funding
Windrush Grant (ChurGh Urban)
Windrush - 3G UK
Windrush - NHFL
Windrush 75
British Science Association (BSA)
CHC
Misc. income
cwo
RIB
Mayor's Donation
Prior year adjustment
Woodley Players Donation from ￿-AcRE
Small Business Grant
Total Restricted Funds
6,185
3,623
7,834
15,475
-15,475
6,185
3,623
38,540
30.751
287
7,852
971
2,033
19,059
18,444
3,035
79,967
80,083
-49,261
-49,333
287
7,852
971
2.033
19,059
18,444
3,035
1.800
-1,800
1,650
45,701
1,387
2.000
43.944
-1,650
-28,152
-1,387
-2,000
-27,070
17,548
16,874
4,100
7.680
4,100
20,000
28,560
2.300
-12,320
-28,560
-2,300
7,000
-7.000
73,423 329,866
-226,308
176,981
Total Funds
101.056 335,857
-230,418
206,495
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Statement of Funds Prevlous year (2022-2023)
At31
March
2022
At31
Expendlt Tran March
ures
sfers 2023
Income
Unrestricted Funds
General Reserve
HM National Probation Serwice Funding
ORCC (Government Support Scheme)
Alafia Donations
Job Retention Scheme (JRS)
Narrowing the Gap
Charitable activities
Donations and legacies
Misc. income
Increase in general reserves (24,219-
913+85)
Adjusting figure included in expenditures
Training Income
RBC Community Research Grant
Windrush Grant (Church Urban)
15.010
5,410
15.010
5,410
20
-20
26,667
-26,667
4,389
4,388
5,332
7,437
-1,101
11,667
23,391
-54
2,251
2,806
9,546
-23,391
-54
2,251
2,806
9,546
Total Unrestrlcted Funds
21,298
34,124
.27,788
27,633
Re8trlcted Fund8
Project Alafia
Kick Starter
RBC Closing the Gap (CtG)
RBC Community Research Grant
Community Partnership Grant (BUCKS)
High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)
Physical Activity Mental Health Project
(PAMH)
RBC CVC Project
RVA community funding
Windrush Grant (Church Urban)
Active Communities
Nam)wing the Gap
Misc. income
Gardening Project
Thames Valley PCC
Reading Men's Group - (WE MEN)
20.381
11,937
25.815
945
25.875
3,200
-14,196
-8,315
-17,981
-658
-18,023
-2,229
6,185
3.623
7,834
287
7.852
971
6,700
76,318
60,779
10,000
4,667
-57,257
42,335
-6,965
-12,611
-15,000
2.033
19,059
18,444
3,035
12,611
15,000
500
1.097
4.056
3,600
4,100
-1,097
-6,056
-5,000
2,000
5,000
Prior year adjustment
MOJO funding
Small Business Grant
Total Restrlcted Funds
22,776
22,776
9,999
-9,999
6.054
-6,054
26,541 252,$48 -205,666
73,423
Total Funds
47,839 286,672
-233,454
101.056
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Pur
ose of Unrestricted Funds
The designated funds have been setup to deal with unforeseen circumstances that may require
additional expenditure in the future.
General reserves are funds available to be spent for any purpose of the charity.
Reading Borough Council - Accommodation support. rent and rates charity discounts.
Alafia Donations - To help meet the cost of additional Outreach and Short Breaks provision for family
and sibling carers.
Fundraisln
Acre in addition to making funding bids either solely or in partnership with other voluntary sector
partners, has also stsrted raising funds through social activities as a means of augmenting income.
Acre employees make presentations, and host training sessions which brings in revenue and
donations.
Pur
ose of Restrlcted Funds
Big Lottery Community Fund - provided grant aid for 4 years (2020-2024) to Alafia Family Support
Service, in partnership with Reading Mencap to help increase the confidence of BAME parentlsibling
careers disabled children (0-25) to participate in peer support group, social gatherings, and mild
physical exercise Including group walks, cycle rides and swimming regardless of cultural or ethnic
background,. helping to increase a sense of appreciation in parent and sibling carers that an improved
quality of life is In their best interest and that of the children for which they have caring responsibilities.
The total amount for the 4 years is £80,544.98 received by Acre in quarterly advances. For the year
ending 31 st March 2024, the amount received and fully expended was £15,474.78.
Closing the Gap - providing initiatives to encourage Community Resilience & Individual 5UPPOrt
{£79,967)- and, Infrastructure Support (£80,083) over a period of three years 2022-2025 to minoritised
communities.
National Heritage Lottery Fund- organise a series of activities to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the
arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948. Recording the experiences, highlighting the contribution, and
the lasting legacy of the Windrush Generation to the economic, social. and cultural development of the
United Kingdom. Awarded £45,701 for one year from February 2023 -2024.
Llmlted Llablllty
The company is a private company limited by Guarantee without share capitsl. Every member of the
company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of the company
being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member,
such amounts as may be required, not exceeding ten pounds.
16. Connected Charitles and Related Parties
The charity is a member of the Oxford Road Community Centre (ORCC) Partnership. The ORCC was
run jointly with three other community organisations (Hindu Society, Ramgarhia Shaba & Gujarat
Samaj). There are plans to restructure the partnership in 2024 by bringing in other community networks.
Mr. Victor Koroma (Acre Company Secretary and Chief Executive Officer) is a director of the Oxford
Road Community Centre, a company limited by guarantee. There is no confiict of interest with Mr.
Koroma being a director of the ORCC.
Each partner has guaranteed to contribute to the assets in the event of any unpaid debts should the
company become insolvent. Each guarantee is limited to £1 per partner. The Charity is controlled by
the partners on the basis of one vote for each director:
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Name
Nature of
Related party
Transaction Typ•
Value
Debtors at
31 March 2024
ORCC
Common Control
Staff support &
Overheads
£1,200
£1,200
ORCC
Common Conlrol
Sundry Items
£13
17. Contingent Liabilities
There is no contingent liabilities or unfulfi118d communities to grants as at the balance sheet date.
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