2021-12-31-accounts

						SORP reference
Summary		ofthe purposes			of	Para 1.17	The objectives ofthe charity are: to promote the
the charity as set			out	in its			benefit ofthe Bulgarian citizens in Kent	and the
governing		document					Medway area by:
							(a) the advancement ofeducation and training;
							(b) the provision ofrecreational facilities		in the
							interests ofsocial welfare with the object		of
							improving their conditions oflife;
							(c) to advance education ofthe public on		all
							as ectsofthe Bul arian histo and culture.
Summary activities		ofthe main in relation to those				Para 1.17and 1.19	In 2021 ABCiM supported the following
purposes		for the public					activities:
benefit,	in particular,			the
activities,		projects	or				In relation to Objective a)
services		identified	in	the
accounts.							Classes for adults:
							ABCiM continued with its two adult English as
							a Second Language classes —abeginners		class
							and an intermediate class. The classes are
							taught by aBulgarian speaking tutor, which is
							helpful to people who have very little
							knowledge ofEnglish and need more
							explanation ofwords and grammatical rules.
							This has helped to improve their
							communication skills, access to local
							information and services, employability	and
							integration.
							We also had two adults' folk dancing class
							which were open to people from all abilities for
							fitness. The class brings together people	from
							across Kent who have a shared love of
							Bulgarian folklore and dance.
							Classes for children:

							The charity runs a Saturday Bulgarian school	The charity runs a Saturday Bulgarian school
							for children, which in 2021 provided education
							to children from year Rto year 8 in Bulgarian
							language, literature, history and geography.
							This education is recognized by the Bulgarian
							Ministry ofEducation and children returning		to
							Bulgaria do not need to sit exams in these
							subjects but can go direct back to school.
							There were three folk dance classes for
							children, split into age groups.
							In relation to objective b)
							We organised the celebration oftwo national
							holidays - the National Independence day in
							March and the day ofthe Cyrillic alphabet	and
							Bulgarian language and culture in May. This
							year, due to COVID measures, these were in the
							classrooms and online via Teams. For the
							periods oflockdowns the classes were run
							through distance learning.
							We also provided information and support to
							parents in relation to the British educational
							system —e.g.GCSEs, A-Levels and 11+exams,
							community safety with the help ofKent Police.
							We have supported the Bulgarian orthodox
							mission St StKonstantin and Elena in Cuxton.
							The association also regularly disseminates
							information to members about local events,
							concerts, sports clubs, elections, etc.that might
							beofbenefit to the community.
							In relation to objective c)
							We provided materials and presentations to
							local community groups. Due to Covid rules,
							the traditional community events were
							cancelled.
Statement			confirming			Para 1.18	When planning these activities, the trustees
whether	the trustees				have		had due regard to the Charity Commission's
had regard			to the	guidance			public benefit guidance.
issued by		the Charity
Commission			on public
benefit
dditional		information			(optional)
ou ma	choose to include					further statements	where relevant about:
						SORP reference
							NIA
						Para 1.38
Policy on		grant making
							NIA
						Para 1.38
Policy on		social investment
including		program		related
investment

					We value greatly the contribution	We value greatly the contribution	by our
Contribution volunteers	made	by	Para	1.38	volunteers, work ofthe Assistants	who have supported charity as Teaching and members ofthe	the Parent's
					association.
Other

Achieve	men	ts	and Per	formance
				SORP reference
					Over 200 children and their families
					from across Kent; and around 40adults
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity,				Para 1.20	benefitted from the classes offered by the association.
identifying	the	difference the			The Bulgarian school is the only one in
charity's work has made to the circumstances of its					Kent and has benefitted people spread across a large geographic area. It has
beneficiaries and			any wider		an important social benefit, not only for
benefits to society as a					education, but wider - it brings people,
whole.					who could otherwise be isolated and
					poorly informed -together, allows them
					to exchange information, share
					experiences and support each other.
					The work was greatly impacted by
					COVID and the lockdowns.
					We operated distance learning and
					Teams meetings during lock downs to
					keep the education and community
					contacts and support going.

Achievements	against	Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance	offundraising
activities against objectives		Para 1.41
set
		Para 1.41

Investment performance against objectives Other

Financial Review	Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe eriod		Para 1.21	At the end ofthe period, the charity was in a good financial position.
Statement explaining the		Para 1.22	We do not hold reserves
policy for holding reserves
statin wh the are held
Amount ofreserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves		Para 1.22 Para 1.22	We do not hold an reserves. The money is fully spent on the activities. The aim isto provide	the
			services at a minimum cost to allow as
			man eo le as ossible to benefit.
Details offund materially	in	Para 1.24	NIA
deficit
Explanation ofany uncertainties about the		Para 1.23	There are no uncertainties at present
charity continuing as a going
concern
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You ma choose to include	further statements		where relevant about
			The principal sources offunding	are:
The charity's principal sources offunds (including		Para 1.47	Course registration fees Grants —the only grant in 2021 was the one received from the
any fundraising)			Bulgarian Ministry ofEducation
			Fundraising at community	events
			was not possible this year due to
			covid measures.
			NIA
Investment policy and objectives including any		Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
			Change ofthe policy ofthe Bulgarian
			Ministry ofEducation could stop	or
A description ofthe principal		Para1.46	reduce the grant they provide for the
risks facing the charity			school.
			Political and economic changes	may
Other			affect the living standards and
			circumstances ofBulgarian families
			livin in Kent.

Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning document		constitution
trust deed, ro al charter)
How is the charity	Para 1.25	association
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association. CIO)
Trustee selection methods including details ofany	Para 1.25	Nominated	and elected by the members.
constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

Additiona	l information (optional)	l information (optional)	l information (optional)
You ma	choose to include further statements			where relevant about:
Policies	and	procedures
adopted	for the induction		Para 1.51
and training		oftrustees
The charity's		organisational
structure	and	any wider	Para 1.51
network	with	which the
charity works
Relationship		with any related	Para1.51
parties
Other

Chari	name			Association ofthe Bul arian Communi	Association ofthe Bul arian Communi	in Medwa
Other name the chari			uses	ABCiM
Re istered charit		number		1151138
Charity's	principal	address		The Thomas Aveling School
				Arethusa	Road
				Rochester	ME1 2UW