BARNET AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION LTD
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year ended 31st March 2024
Charity number: 1151068 Company Number: 08130713
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Contents Page For the Year Ended 31st March 2024
| Contents | Page |
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| TrusteesRepo11 | 3to15 |
| IndependentExaminer'sReport | 16 |
| StatementofFinancial Activities | 17 |
| BalanceSheet | 18 |
| StatementofCashFlows | 19 |
| Notesforming pai1of thefinancialstatement | 20to30 |
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Trustees Report For the year ended 31 March 2024
Objectives and activities
The objects of Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd (BACA) are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the London boroughs, in pa1ticular but not exclusively people of African and Caribbean heritage, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to relieve poverty, preserve and protect good health, advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving conditions of the said inhabitants.
The vision that shapes our annual activities remains the promotion and fostering of the health and well-being of the public by providing day centre sessions, outreach and well being services. We also aim to improve the quality of life of the people of the London boroughs through the provision of accessible excursions, activities and events.
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'. The charity relies on grants and income from fees and charges to cover its operating costs. Affordability and access to our services is important to us and is reflected in our pricing policy set out in detail later in this report.
We endeavour to encourage all within our community to take pa1t in our activities and to attend day services with pa1ticular appeal to our older residents.
The strategies employed to achieve the charity's aims and objectives are to:
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provide day centre services for older adults.
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provide outreach and off-site support to older people
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provide oppo1tunities for volunteers
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provide health checks and welfare support
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celebrate the diversity of cultures in our society by arranging events
Putting these strategies into action we have three major areas of activity which are: day centre services; outreach; and opportunities for volunteers.
Achievements and performance
The majority of BACA 's service users are from the various African and Caribbean communities and live in areas of high deprivation across the London Borough of Barnet. They are part of an aging population that are disproportionately affected by long term, often chronic, health conditions. African and Caribbean communities, and people living in areas of high deprivation, were disproportionately affected by the health crisis caused by the pandemic and this continues. Most users experience multiple chronic long term health challenges such as dementia, high blood pressure, diabetes and hea1t disease, respiratory conditions, cancers and mobility issues. Many service users have been affected by the cost of living crisis, including rising energy bills, increased food prices, and limited incomes that often rely on fixed pensions, making it harder to afford basic necessities.
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Trustees Report For the year ended 31 March 2024
Day Centre Services Con'd
The charity continued to respond to the specific issues faced by older people with chronic_exceptional health needs, and the families caring for them - whilst also retaining a focus on the core work planned for the year wherever possible.
BACA's day centre provides services for older people and is also an anchor project for the community. Members of local African and Caribbean communities know the project consistently runs on Tuesday's so will attend to enquire about services projects, bring in difficulties seek advice when they are experiencing with financial difficulties, family, legal issues, housing/welfare etc. and make contact about developing community projects.
We worked with 71 service users in the year, with additional support given to carers, family members and the wider community. This represents an increase of circa 15% We continued to expand the day centre services offer with more specialist events and outings such as Windrush Project Programme and visits to the local theatre.
We continue to see a growth in the number of people being referred to BACA with complex health and social care needs, some people are housebound and/or facing increasing daily challenges due to the cost of living and health needs as a result ofCovid and long-term conditions. We support users with advice and assistance with:
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Claiming attendance and carers allowance Making applications for blue badges and Dial-a-ride
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Winter programme - heating, food, mobility, loneliness Helping carers and families with debt management and benefits applications Housing queries Finance management
An increasing concern is poor access to health care and safe accommodation experienced by our members. The digitalisation of the NHS appointments system, reduced time in appointments, waiting lists and poor communication from health services has led to reduced access to health services. This continues to affect members' ability to a1ticulate their health problems, as treatments tend to be multilayered, complex and for many, confusing leading to anxiety and social isolation. BACA has continued to work with specialist services and local initiatives to address health inequalities.
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Day Services contd
We have focused on actively engaging our service users in activities to manage and promote physical health and well being, in addition to the programme of Bingo, ait and crafts and games etc. Each session includes the "daily discussion" This is a general catch-up, with all the members encouraged to share how they are foeling, raise concerns, successes and what they are looking forward to over the coming week/s. Alongside the daily discussion is "project planning", during which time members coproduce the day centre curriculum and special projects.
Each day care centre session includes a hot meal provided by the Allotmentz Cafe, a local social enterprise and charity that offers training and volunteering opportunities for young people. This community cafe also catered for BACA's special events, such as Black History Month and the Christmas party, creating meaningful experiences for attendees. Additionally, Allotmentz Cafe involves young volunteers in these events, providing them with valuable hands-on experience while fostering a sense of community.
We have provided a mixture of structured activities that suppo1ted members to stay safe, focus upon financial security and make new friends. This included scam awareness run by Age UK, sessions on digital inclusion session, benefit entitlement, money management, make and mend to update and repurpose clothing and craft sessions.
Where possible, activities are designed so that members could continue them at home, such as a very successful make and mend programme, tabletop gardening course, mind maps and quizzes.
Health and Wellbeing - We continued to work with Cherry Lodge Cancer Care, who provided 1-1 support to 32 people through physical and mental wellbeing health checks, support to manage their health conditions and general health support clinics for our service users. Additional awareness was provided by Inclusion Barnet, who delivered an early intervention project focussed on preventing Cardio-vascular disease. This helped members to increase their understanding of the African Caribbean diet, BACA introduced last year. Both projects helped us to deliver preventative health interventions for our members.
The recent introduction of our Peer Support programme, designed to complement the emotional health check initiative, has seen encouraging results so far. It has encouraged members to openly discuss their mental well being and develop personalized plans to improve it. This initiative has helped to de-stigmatize mental health issues, support members in accessing tailored services, and explore new activities independently of BACA. Additionally, members have formed new friendships, fostering a stronger sense of community and mutual support.
Completion of emotional health checks have also helped members and BACA understand the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. For the second year in a row, we have seen another increase in the numbers of members and service user requests for financial assistance with essential items like utility bills, basic furniture like curtains, beds, sofas; bedding, carpets, white goods and hoovers. These needs have been realised through the food bank and suppo1ting users with benefit and hardship fund applications.
Exercise -We continued to offer exercise classes provided by BETTER, the council's contract holder and a specialist coach. The exercise program for older people includes chair yoga, balance training, and other gentle exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength, and coordination, helping to prevent falls and promote overall wellbeing
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Specialist activities- We are pleased to have been able to provide specialist activities and interactive creative aits projects for our members. This included:
-Jazzane Arts who brought their Windrush themed theatre production to BACA. The event brought together members from all three BMCC pattners and people from the local community.
Health Inequalities
Working with Community Barnet. Barnet Council Public Health Department and the Centre of Excellence, in October 2024 BACA organised and facilitated a community workshop that explored the experiences of Black communities and health. as pa1t of Black History month_celebrations.
Barnet's Windrush Project
As part of the celebrations of 75 years since HMS Windrush atTived at Tilbury docks, BACA started an oral history project to celebrate the lives and achievements of Barnet's Windrush generation. We used;
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I. Personal stories: The heart of the Windrush project is a collection of personal stories from members of the Windrush generation and their descendants. These stories have been collected through interviews, written submissions, and other means.
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Photographs: In addition to personal stories, the project also will include a collection of photographs that depict the lives and experiences of the Windrush generation and their descendants.
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Exhibition: An exhibition that showcases the personal stories and photographs collected during the project is planned for QI 2025.
The project is being carried out in partnership with Barnet Council, Middlesex University and Heritage Community Crafts. Heritage Community Crafts worked with BACA staff to complete eight workshops that used traditional craft, discussion, music and poetry to suppo1t members to recount and share their experiences. We conducted interviews with six members, during which they shared their experiences of life in the Caribbean and Africa, their journeys to the UK, and their perspectives on work, relationships, and leisure. They also reflected on their contributions to the community and the impottance of their support networks. Additionally, we completed portraits of those members to celebrate their stories and identities.
Members have generously volunteered to tell their stories at the following events: : Silver Sunday with Age UK,; a Windrush Ceremony, organised by Barnet Multi-Faith Forum; BACA User volunteers, Middlesex University Black History Month; a celebration at the Burnt Oak Seventh Day Adventist Church and the BACA Windrush Party in October.
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Trustees Report For the year ended 31 March 2024
Barnet Multi-Faith Forum and BACA Windrush Ceremony at Barnet Multi-Cultural Centre
Specialist Activities
Working with Community Barnet, Barnet Council Public Health Depaitment and the Centre of Excellence, in October 2023/24 BACA organised and facilitated a community workshop that explored the experiences of Black communities and health, as part of Black history celebrations.
Partnerships - To support our members BACA has also worked with Age UK Barnet and other neighbourhood delivery partners, Barnet Wellbeing Matters and Community Barnet Partnership, to develop mental health wellbeing practice and services.
We are active members of Barnet's Dementia Friendly initiative, Ageing Well Barnet, the Healthy Heart Programme, Barnet Wellbeing Matters Initiative, the Stroke Association and Barnet's Black History Month planning group.
Volunteers
The charity engages in the community and relies on voluntary help. Volunteers assist with the provision of day services, outings, events, and administration. We want to thank our volunteers for their loyal support and service. 6 volunteers supported day centre and peer support services. We were able to obtain support from 19 volunteers to support various Windrush events, these included service users.
Outings and events.
As the nation celebrated 75 years of the Windrush generations, BACA's activities were based on acknowledging the contributions made by members and the wider community
We started by attending the Kings Windrush Ceremony at Winsor Castle on June 22"d
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The members organised their own party during Black History Month
PHOTO OF Wind rush 75 E CAKE CUTTING
Outings and events cont'd
In August members enjoyed the annual trip to Southend which was organised with the active support of a number of service users.
The members committee also organised the annual trip to Southend and were able to collaborate with the culture team at the South Bank to ensure members altended the two Simmer Down!
Afternoon dance sessions. The Windrush project helped to raise BACA·s profile which meant we were able to work with the South Bank Centre's communication team to secure free travel to two •simmer Down·, reggae dance events. We were also able to work with the local Arts centre to secure free tickets to performances.
Funding
BACA has focused on fundraising to ensure that it can continue to support as many service users as possible, and to build long-term resilience for the charity given the continuing difficult financial and fundraising environment. This included an online campaign for the Windrush project, led by the member committee. We were able to raise £20,394 in cash and in-kind support.
The charity's staff remained adaptable and determined throughout the course of the twelve months covered by this report.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd.
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Trustees Report For the year ended 31 March 2024
Financial Review
The Statement of Financial Activities shows net deficit of£ 1,456 for the year ended 3 I March 2024 compared to net income of £5,205 for the year ended 31 March 2023, after receiving income of £66,163 including £9,775 grant received from Age UK Barnet, and expenditure of£67,619, compared to £41,732 in 2023. Additional funding was received from Barnet Wellbeing Matters£ 15,000 and West Hendon £5,000. BACA is a member of the Barnet Provider Group, which delivers Neighbourhood Services. Age UK Barnet is the lead contractor for Barnet Neighbourhood Services which provide older people with information, advice, and practical support, and help them to undertake activities or simply spend time together. BACA received increased service income in 2023/24 of £7,013 compared to £4,699 in 2022/2023.
BACA also received fundraising income of£ 18,085 in 2024 compared to£ 12,999 in 2023. BACA received increased service income in 2023/24 of £7,013 compared to £4,699 in 2022/2023. BACA also received fundraising income of£ 18,085 in 2024 compared to£ 12,999 in 2023.
Special thanks go to all our funders and patrons including the London Borough of Barnet, Age UK Barnet, The Stroke Association, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care, the local churches, and the users of our day services, who have supported the charity during this financial year.
Our pricing policy-
Our pricing policy reflects our strategy of enabling all within our community, whatever their means, to take part in our activities. Our day services, events and excursions offer an opportunity for the public to participate in a range of low-cost activities.
To enable BACA to continue to provide services to those who need them the trustees reviewed the charging structure and agreed that the charges would remain unchanged:
| Service | 2024Charge | 2023Charge |
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| Day service | £10.00 | £10.00 |
| Transpmt | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Exercise | £5.00 | £2.00 |
The trustees believe that the charges still represent excellent value for money and is less than the charges made by other similar services.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Trustees Report For the year ended 31 March 2024
Investment powers and policy
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the services, have kept available funds in an interest-bearing deposit account and seek to achieve a rate on deposit which matches or exceeds inflation as measured by the retail prices index. Due to wider economic circumstances deposit rates have been depressed and so this aim was not achieved in the year.
The invested funds held on deposit achieved an average rate of 0.5% against the RPI of 4.3% in March 2024.
Reserves policy and Going Concern UPDATE
BACA aims to have reserves equal to six months operating expenditure and continues to seek funding to suppo1t its activities and reduce deprivation. The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves as of 31 March 2024 would be £21,000. Reserves are currently £21,659. BACA will also need the ongoing suppo1t of its trustees, members, volunteers, friends, colleagues, and pa1tners if it is to continue to support its service users. The trustees are confident that the charity continues to be a going concern, if it receives continued funding from Age UK Barnet, although there is increased risk due to the greater dependence on fundraising income as opposed to service income as in previous years. The continuing cost of living crisis and challenging fundraising environment continues to pose a major risk to the charity being a going concern, since if BACA is unable to generate service income, it would be overly dependent on grant income from Age UK Barnet and other funders.
LTO with Community Barnet
The charity entered a local trusted organisation (LTO) agreement with Community Barnet in April 2022. The role of the LTO is provide suppo1t to BACA in managing its finances, employ and manage staff; represent BACA at partnership meetings with pa1tner organisations; deliver BACA 's contractual work including monitoring and evaluation; and support and deliver BACA's plans. The Trustees reviewed the performance of the delivery of service under the LTO during the year and concluded that the agreement continued to support BACA in meeting its objectives. The trustees continue to address major financial concerns for the charity and its ongoing financial sustainability given the continuing challenging grant and fundraising environment. The trustees continue to keep the cost base under review and to seek new sources of funding and new opportunities for income generation.
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Trustees Report For the year ended 31 March 2024
Reference and administrative details Charity Number: 1151068 Company number: 08130713 Registered office & Business Address: Barnet Multicultural Community Centre, Algernon Road, London, NW4 3TA
| Ouradvisors | ||
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| Bankers: | CAF BANK Ltd,25 | Kings Hill Avenue |
| Kings Hill,West Malling | ||
| Kent,MEl94JQ | ||
| IndependentExaminer: | Issa Associates | |
| 80ScrubsLane | ||
| LondonNWIO6RF | ||
| **Trustees ** | ||
| CarolineMitcham | Secretaryappointed 14thMarch2022 | |
| Director | ||
| Magdalene Bayim- | Director-appointed17th April | |
| Adomako | 2015 | |
| Brenda Jules | Director appointed 15thJuly 2022 | |
| Resigned 31stMarch 2024 | ||
| Alesia Carrington | Director appointed on 13thJuly 2022 |
Key management personnel: LTO Development Manager: Ms Jeni Osbourne
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Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd. is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 5 February 2013. It was incorporated as a company on 5 July 2012 and registered as a charity on 5 March 2013 with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. On I April 2013, the assets and liabilities of Barnet African Caribbean Association were transferred to Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd. On 12 January 2015, the Charity Commission registered the merger of Barnet African Caribbean Association with Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd. with a transfer date of I April 2013. Barnet African Caribbean Association has been removed from the Register of Charities.
Appointment of trustees
As set out in the A1ticles of Association the charity may by ordinary resolution appoint a trustee and determine the rotation in which any additional trustees are to retire. All members are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees prior to the AGM requesting nominations for the AGM. The trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act to be a trustee, but a trustee appointed by a resolution of the other trustees must retire at the next annual general meeting and must not be considered in determining the directors who are to retire by rotation.
Trustee induction and training
New trustees undergo an orientation to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and inform them of the content of the Memorandum and A1ticles of Association, the committee and decision-making processes, the budget and recent financial pe1fonnance of the charity. During the induction they meet key employees and other trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the unde1taking of their role. those provided by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, of which the charity is a member.
Organisation
The board of trustees, which has no maximum number of members, administers the charity. The board normally meets qua1terly. The trustees appoint a Day Services Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations, the Day Services Manager has delegated authority for operational matters including finance and employment.
The trustees submit their trustees· repo1t and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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Related Parties
None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any conflict of interest or contractual relationship with a related party must be disclosed to the full board of trustees.
Pay Policy
The trustees consider the board of trustees and the Development Manager comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing, controlling, running, and operating the charity on a dayto-day basis. All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneration in the year.
Staff pay is reviewed annually. BACA has implemented the London Living Wage, a wage which meets everyday needs.
Risk Management
The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
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an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties the charity faces.
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the establishment of policies, systems, and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the annual review; and
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the implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.
This review has identified the following risks:
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Changes within adult social care
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Adult protection and safeguarding
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The sustainability of incoming funds and in patticular unrestricted funds
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The allocation of restricted funds
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Financial controls and approval of expenditure
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The proper collection and processing of data
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Compliance with fundraising regulation and the safeguarding of event attendees
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The impact of the cost-of-living crisis
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Health and safety
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Food hygiene
The trustees worked to ensure that those risks were understood, and that the organisation was prepared. Plans, training, policies, and procedures were put in place to deal with the challenges - both in the sho1tterm throughout the first lockdown, subsequent lockdowns and in the longer-tenn as the economic and fundraising environment changes.
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Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The trustees, who are also directors of Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd. for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
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departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
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the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance 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.
Small Company Provisions
This repo1t has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies of the Companies Act 2006.
Independent Examiner
Issa Associates have been re-appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.
By order of the board of trustees
Caroline Mitcham Trustee Januaiy 2025
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Independent Examiners Report To The Trustees of Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd. For the Year Ended 31'' Mar 2024
I have examined the accounts on pages IS to 18.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14S(S)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures unde11aken 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 examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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The accounts do not accord with such records; or
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The accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as pa11 of an independent examination: or
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The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS I 02).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this repo11 in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2024
| Income Notes Grants andDonations Donations ServiceIncome Grants 3a Fundraising Interest (Gross) Otherincome 3b Total incoming Resources Expenditure on Charitable Activities Wagesand salaries 4 Rent Supplies of food& provisions Drivers,escorts&travel hire Insurance Printingandstationery Telephone,fax,&internet Training Keep fittraining Activities Stroke expenditure Legal&professional fees 3 Consultancy Subscription Bankcharges Sundries Grant expenditure Security |
2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted funds £ £ 1,320 7,702 7,013 500 29,975 18,085 569 1,000 |
2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds £ £ 9,022 500 7,013 4,699 30,475 28,641 18,085 12,999 569 98 1,000 |
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| 10,402 55,762 7,433 21,283 6,243 960 5,676 1,672 466 141 790 135 13 10,521 347 60 |
66,163 46,937 28,715 21,921 6,243 4,569 6,636 3,723 1,672 950 466 429 141 332 790 869 135 150 13 13 10,521 347 264 60 72 |
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
| Depreciationchargefortheyear 3 LTOFees IndependentExaminationFees HMRC Exercise Volunteerexpenses Office Expense TotalCharitableActivitesExpenditure TotalExpenditure Net income/(expenditure) before transfers between funds Transfersbetween funds 11 Net movementinfunds Balance broughtforwardatIApril2023 11 Balance carried fonvard at 31 March 2024 10 |
7,000 400 2,110 100 2,270 |
7,000 7,000 400 565 384 2,110 420 100 72 2,270 |
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| 8,393 | 59,225 | 67,619 41.732 |
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| 8,393 | 59,225 | 67.619 41.732 |
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| 2,009 | (3,464) | (1,456) 5,205 |
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| 2,009 19,650 |
(3,464) 25,052 |
(1,456) 5,205 44,702 39.497 |
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| 21,659 | 21,588 | 43,246 44.702 |
All activities relate to continuing operations.
Movi::1111::nls in funds are disclosed in Note I O to the financial statements.
The notes on pages 14 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Barnee Afriean Caribbean Assoclalion Ltd Ch4rit) P4u. 1151068 Cojnpan) No. 0813713 Balance Sheet Ai 4t 31 Marcb 2024 2024 2023 Noie5 Fiyeil AS leis." l angibl¢ C'urrgiil A.¥.sei.f ." Debior5 25.876 85.030 476 Cash ai bank and in hand 69.64? 70.118 110.906 C-urreiil 1iiihiliiies1411.ahle M'iililii l year., Crcdiiors & aCLruals 67.660 ?5.415 44.702 43246 Toiiil AJsei.¥ lesj curreiii Iiuhiliiles 43.246 44.702 Fwttlj. Unrtslricicd - BACA Ciencrnl Funds Rc5tricied- Da> Centre F'uiids 21.659 21.588 19.650 ?5,052 44.70? 43.246 Fur Ihe finaiicial )'car endcd 31 March ?0?4. Ihe coi)Ipany was cniiiled to e.xemption from audil uiider s477 ot-lhe Companies Aci ?006: and no n(Iiice has been deposilcd undcr $476. The dirL'clors acknov* ledge Ilieir re5wnsibilities for ensurinB Ilial Ihe compaiiy keeps aCCOUnling reLvrds which compl}, with s386 and prcparing accounls %¥hich si%'e a In and fuir view ot- Ihe state of affairs of Llie Lonipany a5 ai Ihe end of the financial year, and of its profil or10s5 for tlie fiiiancial Jcar In accordan¢¢ with the requirements of seciions 394 and 395 and %¥hicli oiliLn4'isc coinpl) V+ ith Ilie rLquircmenis ofthe Companjcs Act 2006 relating to accouiits. so lar as applicable 10 Ihe compan>. These accounis Iiave beeii prepared in accordai)cc kn iih Ihc provisions applicable to com panies subjecl Io sinall ¢oinpanies' rcgime. The finaiicial slatements on pages 1110 19 Il'ere appro¥ed b) the board and signLd on their behalf by: Caroline Miicham Magdalene Bayini-Adoinako Director Director Date: A•MI Rcwn IQ2024 P4e 11
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Cash Flow Forecast For the year ended 31 March 2024
| Notes Cashprovidedby/ (usedin) operatingactivities 9 Cashflows from investingactivities Interest income Cashprovided by investingactivities Increase/(decrease) in cashandcashequivalentsin theyear Cashand cash equivalents at the beginningoftheyear Total cash and cash equivalents attheend oftheyear |
2024 £ 14,821 569 569 15,390 69,642 85,030 |
2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,353 98 |
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| 98 | ||||
| 29,451 | ||||
| 40,190 | ||||
| 69,642 |
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Annual Report 2023-2024
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd.
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year ended 315[1 ] March 2024
Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unlei otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
- the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Repo1ting
by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS I 02) issued on 16 July 2014
-
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS I 02)
-
the Charities Act 20 I I
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS I 02.
Going concern
The charity is dependent upon grant funding from Age UK Barnet and Community Barnet as part of the Neighbourhood Servic Programme. The charity is awaiting confirmation of the funding receivable for the year ending 3 I March 2024.
Accounting policies
The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 2.
Changes to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS I 02 SORP).
) Material prior year errors
No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS I02 SORP).
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13amct African Caribbean Association Ltd.
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year ended 3pt March 2024
2 Accounting Policies
A summary of the principal accounting policies, all of which have been applied consistently throughout the year is set out below.
.1 Reconciliation with previous generally accepted accounting principles
In preparing the accounts, the Trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required
by FRS I 02 and the Charities SORP FRS I 02 a restatement of comparative items was needed. No
restatements were required. There were no significant adjustments needed from the net income/(expenditure) under the previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice ("GAAP").
.2 Income
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (So FA) when:
the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS I 02 SORP or FRS I 02.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoF A when the general income recognition criteria are met (5. I Oto 5.12 FRSI 02 SORP).
In the case of performance related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS I 02 SORP).
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd.
Annual Repon 2023-2024
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 3P[1] March 2024
2.2 Income Cont'd
Contractual income and performance related grants
This is only included in the SoF A once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be pa1t of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Contractual income and performance related grants
This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met the perfom1ance related conditions.
Gifts in kind
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.
Donated services and facilities are included in the SoFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SoFA.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd.
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 3P[1] Mar 2024
?.2 Income Cont'd Income from interest
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Income from membership subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in membership income
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on suppo1t costs.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable ce1tainty.
Redundancy and termination costs
Redundancy and termination costs are recognised as an expense in the SoFA and a liability on the Balance Sheet immediately at the point the charity is demonstrably committed to either: terminate the employment of an employee or group of employees before normal retirement date; or provide termination benefits as a result of an offer made in order to encourage voluntary redundancy. The charity is considered to be demonstrably committed only when it has a detailed formal plan for the termination and is without realistic possibility of withdrawal from the plan.
Deferred income
Deferred income has been included in the accounts.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd.
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 3t5[1] March 2024
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the repo1ting date
2.4 ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets for use by charity
Tangible assets for use by the charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £200.
They are valued at cost.
Equipment used within the Day Centre premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Furniture used within the Day Centre premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 10 Years.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
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Annual Rcpon 2023-2024
Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 3P[1 ] March 2024
3 Net income for the year
| Thisis statedaftercharging: Depreciation Independentexaminer'sfees 3a Donations Donations 3b Grant Income AgeUK CommunityBarnet-Barnet Wellbeing/Cost of LivingUplift Big Lottery Alpkit WestHendon 3c. Fundraising Community Barnet CityBridge Windrush 2024 2024 UnrestrictedFunds RestrictedFunds £ £ 1,320 7,702 1,320 7,702 |
2024 £ 400 400 2024 TotalFunds £ 9,022 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 9,022 | |||
3d.
Gifts in Kind of£ 10,900 (2023: £0) were received during the year.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 3P[1 ] March 2024
3c. Other income includes the following:
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Totalother | Totalother | |
| Funds | Funds | income | income | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| CommunityBarnetGrant | 1000 | 1000 | ||
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Paid employees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.a | Salaries andwages | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Salaries andwages | 26,473 | 20,729 | |
| NationalInsurance | 1,381 | 917 | |
| Pension | 861 | 275 | |
| Totalstaffcosts | 28,715 | 21,921 |
The charity trustees were neither paid nor received any other benefits from employment with the charity in the
year (2023: £nil) neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year (2023: £nil). No charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2023: £nil). No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year (2023 - Nil).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the LTO Development Manager.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[s][t] March 2024
4. The average monthly headcount was 2 staff (2024: I staff) and the average monthly number of
- b. full-time equivalent employees (including casual and part-time staff) during the year were as follows:
| AverageFTEin theyear 2024 Charitable Activities 0.5 Totalheadcount inthe year 0.5 4.c. Redundancy payments Cashpayment Totalamount ofpayment Extent ofredundancy fundingatthebalancesheetdate |
2023 0.2 0.2 |
2023 £ 2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 2024 £ |
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Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 3P[1 ] March 2024
| 5 Tangible Fixed Assets-For use by the Day Centre Costs At IApril 2023 Additions during theyear Equipment £ At3IMarch2024 Depreciation AtIApril2023 Charges during theyear At3I March2024 Net Bookvalue At3I March2024 AtIApril2023 6 Debtors Accrued Income Prepayment 7 Current liabilities payable within 1 year: Tradecreditors Accruals Taxationand social security Deferred income(seenote 8) |
Furniture Total £ £ 2024 2023 £ 25,876 £ 476 25,876 476 2024 2023 £ £ 68,202 25,415 68,202 25,415 |
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Account For the Year Ended 3JS[1] March 2024
| 8 Deferred income Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow 9 from operating activities Netmovement in funds Addbackdepreciationcharge Deduct interest incomeshown in investingactivities Decrease/(increase)in debtors Increase/(decrease)increditors Net cashraised by/(used in)operating activities |
2024 £ 2023 £ 2024 £ 2023 £ (1,998) 5,205 (569) (98) (25,400) 383 42,787 23,863 |
|---|---|
| 14,821 29,353 |
10 Taxation
As a charity. Barnet African Caribbean Association is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within
section 505 of the taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent
that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
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Barnet African Caribbean Association Ltd Charity No. 1151068 Company No. 0813713
Notes to the Account For the Vear Ended 31[s][t ] March 2024
Statement of 11 Funds
I la Current Year Statement of Funds
| Statementof Funds CurrentYear Statement ofFunds |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds General funds Restricted Funds AgeUK CommunityBarnet -BarnetWellbeing/Cost of LivingUplift DayCentre Alpkit City Bridge West Hendon Windrush |
Brought Forward £ 19.650 19.650 25,052 |
Income £ 10.402 I 0.402 200 7.500 5.000 9.787 9.775 23.500 |
Expenditure £ (8.667) (8,667) (97) (7,500) (4.940) (5.071) (59.494) (68.162) (9.775) (23.500) (8.612) |
Transfers £ |
Carried Forward £ 21,384 21.384 103 60 4.716 0 16.440 |
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| 25.052 | 55.762 | 21.321 42.705 |
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| 44.702 66.164 |
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