'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. {SOCOPAI TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st March 2025 C'onlenls Executive Summary.................................................................................................................... Public Benefit Statement...........................,,....................... Governance and Management.................................................................................................... Trnstee Board................................................................................................ ............................ Senior Management Team..,....................................................................................................... Reference and AdmiDlStrative Information .......................................................................... ..... Our Vision................................................................................................,................................. Our Mission..........................................................,........................ ............................................ Our Services and Activities...............................................,......................................................... Achievements and Performance.................,................................................................................ SOCOPA drop-in support................................................................................................................ Executive Sun)mary........................................................,........................................................... Primary Client Request Calegories.........................,........................................................................... Secondary Client Request Categories................................................................................................. Comparison of Primary and Secondary Needs.................................................................................... Referrals and Pathways (01 April 2024- 31 March 2025)................................................................. Key Observations............................................................................................................................... Charity Commission Reporting Requirements ........................................................................... Conclusion............................................................................................. 8. Client Stories...........,.................................................................. How We Are Changing What We Do........................................................................................ io Plans for future periods........,................................................................................................... li Volunteers............................................................................................ .11 Finance........................................................................................................... Reserves policy.................................................................................................................................12 RISK MANAGEMENT....,,.............................................................,........................................ 12 Trustees, Declaration....................,.......................,................................................................... 12 Independent Examiner's Report............................................................................................... 13 Financial Statements Year ended 31st March 2025................ .14 Trustees, DeclaratlOD................................................................................................................ 15 .12 Page l of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPA} F.xeculive Suiniiiary This Trustees Annual Report summarises SOCOPA'S activities, governance, service impact, referrals, and finance for the year ended 31 March 2025. SOCOPA supported 3,346 unique client requests across welfare advice, education, digital inclusion, advocacy, and targeted referrals to specialist partners. The trustees, who are also known management committee prepares their annual report for the purposes of Charity Commission law, and the independently examined financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 st March 2025. Public Benefit Stateinenl The truslees confirni compliance wilh the Charities Act 2011 and have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. SOCOPA advances education, relieves hardship, and promotes wellbeing among Somali and East African cou]munities in Leicester. Govcniciiiee aiid Mai)ciLyeinent Somali Community Parents Association became Charitable Incorporation Organisation (CIO) on 24 June 2013. SOCOPA is governed by its constitution and overseen by a Board of Trustees Tesponsible for strategy, compliance, and financial oversight. The Chief Executive manages day-to-day operations, staff, volunteers, partnerships, and service delivery. I'Nslee Board The following trustees served during ihe financial year: Mr Jama Mohamoud- Chair Mr Farhan Ali- Treasurer Mr Noor Husscin- Secretary Mrs Ubah Egal-mullon - Trnstee {resigned 0311012024) Senior ManagFement Team Mr Abdikayf Bashir Farah - Chief Executive Responsible for organisational leadership, programme oversight, compliance, strategic development, and partnership management. Reference and Administratii'e Information Charity Name.. Somali Community Parents Association CIO (SOCOPA) Charity registered Number.. 1152565 Registered Office and Operational Office 19 Brunswick Street Leicester LEI 2LP Bankers HSBC Bank 2-6 Gallowtree Gate Leicester LEI IDA Page 2 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI Independent Examiners Shabbeer & Co Limiled 62 Harring worth Road Leicester LE5 6TL Our Vision Justice aiid t:airness for Soinali and Easi African coinmuiiities enabling them to Ilirive aiid coiilribule lo UK society. Our Mission SI)COPA enables indiiiiduals froiii Soinalia alid Easl At"rica to overLOtne Ilie barriers tl)ey enLountei- as Iliey iiilegratL iiit() UK society. We achieiie tliis by: Providiiigl a welcoiiiiiigF eiiviroi]nieiit aiid safe space wyliere people can Lonnect. seek suppon aiid liave Ilieir iniiiiedic1te needs iiiel. Del iveringF skills trainiiig7 and luition lo eiiable young people and adults lo t.ully eiigragye ivith eduLalioii and eiiiploymeiil opportuiiities. Offeringl Ic diiice aiiil adN'ocacy Ilial eiiables clients lo access aiid resolve issues willi service proi'iders froin all seclors. Coiifronting ilie policies aiid procedures tlial create inequality, poiiei1y and discriinination. Organisiiigs cultural events ihal proniole our heritagNe and educate others about our coiiini iiii ity s coiiti'ibiitioii lo i¥ider society. Our Services and Activities Our services and aclivilies are delivered to Iliose from Soiiialia and East African coinmuiiities in and arouiid Leice%ter City and Leiceslersliire. During tlie 2024125 finaiicial year 3,347 unique indiiiiduals accessed support froii) SOCOPA. SLrvices are split iiito fjve Iiiaiii areas: l) Youth programs and sports SOCOPA provides a safe si)ace for young people to participate in sports and recreational activities, o*"tering Ihein opportuiiities to have tun and diven Iheir atteiition aivay froiii negwalive influeiices. Page 3 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI 2) Providing a safe space and nieeting immediate needs SOCOPA i)rovides a drop-iii tive days/llieek for people to cotiiiecl willi otliers, seek suppon and receive provisions froin our toodbaiik to iiieet iminediate needs. 3) Skills training and tuition SOL OPA enable young, people and adults to fully engage witli education and einployiTJeiil oppoi1uiiities. Support includes ESOL provisioii, Hoineivork clubs, Eiicwlisli ai)d maths luilioii. Life skill.s trainiiigF iiicludiiig digFltal, >iouili ejigvagyeiiieiil activilies, dnd einployineiil supporl {e.g. mock iiilerviews and Cvs). 5) Advice and Advocacy SOCOPA stands alongside those facing challeiig?es with service providers, we support iviil) issue8 sucli as lioiiielessiiess and Iiousiiigi, wLllare beiiefits, educatioii, iiiiiiiigratioii slalus, Iiealth and disability. Page 4 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. {SOCOPA) 6) Cultural events and educating wider society SOCOPA aclivity raiigyes froin liosliiiby cultui'al iiigNhts aiid atlendiiig communily t"estivals to deliveriiigy scliool assemblies aiid preseiilatioiis Achievements and Performance SOCOPA drop-in support. Execulive Suniinilry This report provides an analysis of all client requests recorded by the Somali Community Parents Association (SOCOPA) between 01 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. A total of 3,346 unique client requests We recorded during this reporting period. Client needs were capiured under both Primary and Secondary Client Request Reason categories, representing different dimensions of the same service interactions. Therefore, totals across both lists are identical. The combined sum of all categories (6,692) represents double-counting and is included for transparency but does not reflect additional clients. Page 5 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI The data demonstrates high demand for Welfare & Benefits support, digital and technology-related help, and education and advocacy services. This reflects broader socio-economic challenges affecting disadvantaged communities in Leicester, including cost of living pressures, digital exclusion, language barricrs, and complex welfare system navigation. Primary Client Requesi Categvories Primary Client Request Reasons reflect the main issue presented by clients during their engagement with SOCOPA. The top categories were: Welfare & Benefils- 1,450 requests (43.34 /0) Technology - 697 requests (20.840/0) Education & Courses- 363 requests (10.85 /0) • Advocacy Support - 290 requests (8.67 % ) Health & Wellbeing- 142 requesls (4.24%) These patterns underline the continuing struggle of vulnerable families who require assistance navigating the welfare system, as well as a high level of digital exclusion. Primary Client Request Reasons (Counts) Welfare & Benefits 1450 Techthology 697 Education and Course5 363 Advocacy Support 290 Health and Wellbeifig 142 Immigration & Legal 116 Un5pe¢ified Lll Employment Support 63 FinètKial Support 61 Crirne Chlldcare Core Common Skills level 2 200 400 600 800 Record Count iooo 1200 1400 SeLondary Client Request Categoi-ies Secondary reasons capture supplementary or underlying issues beyond the primary presenting need. The top categories were: Technology - 961 requests {28.74%) Welfare & Benefits - 904 requests (27.030/0) Unspecified - 725 requests (21.680/0 Advocacy Support- 286 requests (8.55 /0) Education & Courses- 152 requests (4.54 % ) A high 'Unspectfied' figure suggests opportunities for improving case recording processes. Page 6 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI Secondary Client Request Reasons Icountsl Technology 961 Welfare & Benefiis 904 Unspecified 725 Advocacy Support 28 Education and Courses 152 Health and Wellbeing LIB Ernployrnent Support 73 Immigration & Legal 71 Financial Support 200 600 1000 Record Count Compari%on of Primary and Secondars, Needs Across both classifications, Technology and Welfare & Benefits remain dominant themes, highlighting the need for ongoing funded support in both areas. Client issues are often interconnecled, with digital balerS affecting access to welfare, education, and legal processes. Pfirnary vs Secondary- Common Categories Fyim Secondory 14rh) 1200 iooo U 8OD 400 200 Referr£lls ?( nd P(111iivivs (O l April ?024 31 Nqi( rch ?02_5) During the reporting period, SOCOPA recorded a total of 3,346 client requests. Of these, 3,138 (93.780/0) were resolvcd internally and 208 (6.220/0) required referral to external agencies. This demonstrates SOCOPA'S role as a gateway organization, ensuring that clients are triaged appropriately and linked with relevant statutory or community services. External referral destinations (sorted by volume): Page 7 of 19
"SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI Destination RefealS 0/0 of all requests English Class 79 2.36 % Open Hand Charity 34 1.020/0 Other 12 New Europeans UK Leicester City Homeless Team 10 0.30/0 Law and Community Advice Services 10 0.30% The Race Equality Centre 0.27 / Citizen Advice 0.24/0 Leicester Adult Education College 0.180/0 GP 0.15% Afro Innovation Group- Leicester 0.09% The Bridge Homelessness to Hope Inclusion Health Care services (NHS) 0.09 % British Red Cross 0.09 % registered with learn my way platforni 0.06 % Dental Services 0.06% Adult Health and Social Care 0.06% Multiply Maths Class 0.06% BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme 0.03 / Migrant Help 0.03 % MP Liz Kendall-Leicesler West 0.03 % Police 0.030/0 Page 8 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPA) KL'Y ()bservalioiis Most cases (93.780/0) were resolved internally, showing strong internal case capacity. External referrals (6.22/0) were priniarily for education, specialist support, or homelessness services. Low numbers of slatulory refealS indicate effective early intervention within SOCOPA. Referral coding remains consistent with minimal 'Other' categorization. Charity Cominission Reporting Requtremenls This analysis supports SOCOPA:s annual reporting obligations to the Charity Commission by documenting the charity's activities, demonstrating public benefit, and evidencing demand for our services. In particular, the data shows that SOCOPA continues to meet the needs of disadvantaged and marginalised communities by providing free, accessible support in welfare, advocacy, digital inclusion, education, and wellbeing. The evidence presented in this report aligns with Charity Commission guidance on demonstrating outcomes, transparency, and accountability. Coiiclusioi) The 2024-2025 data confirn)s that SOCOPA plays an essential role in supporting Somali and East African communities in Leicester. The high number of client requests and concentration of needs in critical areas demonstrate the ongoing importance of our services. This report is respectfully submitted to the SOCOPA Board of Trustees and prepared for inclusion in the annual Charity Commission filing. Our small acts of advocacy help our clients travel a step further to achieving their goal accompanying someone on a trip to a clinic and speaking as a professional to another professional on their behalf somelimes makes all the difference (e.g. in education and in health issues). With occasional back-up from our staff, clients develop confidence, see engagement with services modelled and usually long-terni outcomes are better than expected. For example, client M has a daughter with significant ADHD issues, and our advisor was able to communicate difficulties effectively alongside a mother who did not speak English as a first language and M commented she was taken seriously and was treated well because of this. 8. Clienl Stories Client Story: Hawa's Progress fTom Digital Poverty to Confidence "In some cases, the road to self-sufficiency can be surprisingly short. Hawa's story is a great example of how quickly someone can begin to thrive when given the right resources and support. Hawa, Somali, 37. first registered in July '24 for help due to digital poverty. While registering, she discovered other things we do and so started our ESOL classes the same day. Typically, as a new arrival, she made 21 visits to our Drop-In centre over her first 4 months in the UK needing bilingual support with Universal Credit, Child Benefit, navigating the NHS - but we've only seen her once in January 25 whereas in September and October we were assisting her weekly! On arrival under the UK pre-settlement scheme, she already had conversational English but little confidence. ESOL class on a Wednesday fitted with her work timetable so she attended l O autumn classes before our pre- employment training morning where she got a new job! Now, in January 25, she's attending Adult Education mainstream classes with confidence. While we see her less in drop-in sessions, hopefully we'll see her on some social occasions or as a volunteer as her children mature.:, Client Story: Akifa's Journey to Empowern)ent Through ESOL Page 9 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPA) "This year, we had the privilege of supporting a 30-year-old Sudanese mother who made incredible strides in her language learning and career goals. Akifa, aged 30. Sudanese, with indefinite leave to remain had 2 pre-schoolers, one of whom attends nursery near SOCOPA. Again, through our digital support services, she heard of our ESOL women's classes and attended 31 lessoiis between February '24 and September .24. We accommodated her other youngster in class, although tliis was not ideal. This meant slie could experience success. In Augusi 2024. we encouraged and accoinpanied her to register and attend an assessment with Leicester Adult Education for ESOL classes at her level. Without our input she likely would not have been inforn]ed or had confidence enough to register. She hopes lo be a teacher within ihe Sudanese community and help others learn English. She is pursuing Nanny training with us as one step to achieve this goal." Client Story: Saleh's Commitment to Community and Learning "Sometimes, a client s story isn't just about personal success; it's about the ripple effect thal success has on those around them. Saleh's journey shows how one individual can uplift an entire community. Saleh, a Yemeni asylum seeker, 31, married with a wife and children in Yemen, came to SOCOPA within two weeks of arriving in the UK (Sept. 2024). Already an English speaker, he was frustrated by the lack of English lessons to bring him up io speed so he could find a job in his first year in the UK. Sim cards again were the firsl connection with SOCOPA, but the Friday afternoon ESOL classes led him lo attend also on Wednesday and Thursdays topping over 31 attendances in the period Sep 24- Dec 24. Textbooks subsidized by SOCOPA with associated app help leamers to make exceptionally good improvements in a brief period. Saleh's outgoing nature meant he encouraged many other Yemenis to attend with him. His small, committed group of friends really transforn]ed the learning of many asylum seekers who were demotivated and struggling with iheir hotel accommodalion and encouraged many Sudanese students to attend. Saleh and four friends volunteered and cheerfully helped at SOCOPA events for our winter warn]er programme relishing the opportunity to do something meaningful to help others. Being an asylum seeker in the UK can mean a long time without feeling useful or being able to work. Volunteering gives focus, energy, and a sense of belonging. With our advocacy, they all now are attending OPEN HANDS ESOL classes which gives ihem opportunity to study in small classes at their own level. Most of them are now recognised as refugees and we are assisting with pre-employment support." Hoii, Wc Are Changino Ivhat Ille Do Managing Expectations: Rising living costs have led to unrealistic demands. we now prioritize clear communication about our limits. Promoting Independence: We guide clients through the welfarc system and provide skills like job readiness and financial management to reduce dependency. Addressing Cultural Challenges: We counter entitlement and fear of missing out through ongoing dialogue, ensuring support is fair and tailored. Operational In)provements: Our Drop-In Centre has been redesigned for privacy and professionalism, with appointment-based I: I support on Thursdays and Fridays. Team Engagement: After delays, our firsl staff appreciation event is scheduled for early February io strengthen morale and volunteer relations. Page 10 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPAI Plans for future periods Provide a sat.e aiid aLceptin¥ coiniiiunily space wliere clieiits can build trust aiid self- coiilideiice aiid i-eceiiic support lo iiieet imillcdiate iieeds. Strengilieii and groiv services Ilial iJ)eel tlie needs of our community. Provide leadersliip lo tl)e Soniali and East Afrieaii Loiiiiiiunilies and bring about posilive cliange to tlie policies aiid procedures tl)at disadvaiit1c ge Ilieni. ProiTTrOte Soinali aiid Easi African culture and edueale people about our coiitribulion lo widLr sc)Liely. Establisli a suslaiiiable tundingy niodel tliai provides sufficient 1)dS Ii) deliver our Inissioii. Current facilities: Our two-rooTned office at the Quba Centre doubles up as a training and meeting room (we have occasional access to another large room). We have neither reception nor kitchen nor toilet facilities but share wilh other tenanls in the building. We regularly rent space in the council-run neighbourhood cenlre and in other venues across St Matthew's, bul this both increases staff and facilities costings and limits our activities. Requirements: A reception area where advice clients and other visitors can wait in comfort rather than being turned away because of confidentiality. A good-sized room to meet clients in confidence. 2 trainingl teaching rooms each large enough to hold up to 20 students (ideally these rooms could convert to one large room for larger gatherings and community events) A good-sized community kitchen and eating area for up to 20 people. A creche that can support childcare provision if parents are accessing support or atlending meetings. Monitored washroom facilities. Disabled access We aim to address mental health challenges and trauma linked to war and refugee experience5 by working with education and health professionals to better support affected children and adults. Our initiatives include targeted youth programs to tackle educational underachievement and related issues, as well as support for refugees and asylum seekers settling in Leicester. To strengthen family relationships, we will bridge cultural gaps between immigrant parents and UK-born youth. l olunteers We are grateful for the many hours, volunteers have spent listening and encouraging the parents and young people and working with our workers. Without their time, energy, and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much- as an organization we appreciate their valuable contribution. Our strengths lie in our volunteer's support, parent's involvement, and community participation. We have a team that monitors grants that are available, fundraise and aid SOCOPA in drafting grant proposals. We now have 14 volunteers in our different programmes that have Contributed their valuable time and skills to support our work ihat we do for the community. Page 11 of 19
(w) 'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPA) inance This section summarises SOCOPA'S financial position for the year. The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 st March 2025. The board of trustees are satisfied with the perforniance of the charity during the year and the positkon on 31 st March 2025 and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during the coming year, and that the charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations. The charity will continue to seek further funding to deliver its objects. Re¥eri'es polici. The Trustees aim to hold sufficient free reserves after designated funds to cover between six and iwelve monihs of Core operating Costs. The charity's reserves policy is to hold six to twelve months of operaling expenses in unrestricled funds. It is felt this level of reserves is necessary because it can often take many months for grant applications to be processed. The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds after deducting designated funds for capital purchases and amounts invested in tangible fixed assets (free reserves) held by the charity should be between six and twelve months of the resources expended. Based on core operating costs for the year, the Trustees consider an appropriate level of free reserves to be in the range of approximately £65,000 to £129,000, which equates to six to twelve months of expendilure. At this level, the Trustees believe the chariiy would be able to continue its current activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. The Trustees will continue to review the level of reserves on an annual basis. RISK MANAGEMENT Key risks include funding suslainability, safeguarding, data protection, volunteer capacity, and premises stability. Controls include Irustee oversight, policies and training, secure IT systems, DBS checks, supervision, and diversified funding slrategy. The trustees regularly assess SOCOPA'S key risks and are satisfied that appropriate systems are in place to mitigate them. They review these risks on an ongoing basis and consider the current level of free reserves sufficienl to provide resilience in the event of adverse conditions. Ti'iistcLs Dcclarc11ioii The trustees declare that they have approved this report and confirni that it complies with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Comniission's reporting requirements. This report is submitted on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Trustee sign: Date: IL Izo2S Page 12 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPAI Ind¢pendenl Examiner's Report SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPA) INDEPENDENT EXANINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I reFQrt to the trustees on rry erina.0n of the financial ststerrents of SonBli cOrTnnIty Parents Association C. 1.0 {'the charity,) for Ihe yesr ended 31 March 2025. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial staterrEnts in accordance with the requirenEnts of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). Hamng satisfied ryself that the financial staterTrnts of the charity are not required to be audited and are eligib for independent eyarrination, I reFK)rt in respect of nry enination of the charty's financial staterrents carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 ACY) and in carrying out nry ey1nats.0n I ha fOlk)V all the applicab Directions gilen by the Charity Comission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEfvENT I ha conpleted ry eaInatiOn. I confirm that no rraterial ff£tters ha corre to ny attention in connection with the e)2mination giving nE cause to belie that in any nTrterial respect: 1. accounting records were t kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or 2. the financial Statents do not accord with those records. or 3. the financial stateffents do not conpty with the applicab requirerrents concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) RegutionS 2008 other than any Tequireffent that the accounts gi a 'true and fair, ¥iew vthich is not a trBtter considered as part of an indeFendent ey3ffination. I ha no concerns and ha corre across no other mtters in connection with the e)omination to which attention shoukl be dra in Ihis reF()rt in order to enabÈ a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. SHABBEER AHMED LORGAT IAFA MIPA ACPA aMA fp IW Independent Ey2miner For and on behalf of Shabbeer & Co Limited 62 Harringworth Road, LEICESTER. LE5 6TL Date: 12 December 2025 Page 13 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI Tr"inancial Statements Year ended 31st March 2025 SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPA) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricled funds Restricted funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Incoming Resources Donations, legacies and Grarts Other iroome 66,140 101,329 167,469 115,066 Total incoming resources 66,140 101,329 167,469 115,066 Resources expended Costs of activities in furtherance of charitable objects Premises costs Management ar•J administration 47,862 4,340 9,389 77.670 7,138 16,521 125.531 11,478 25,910 82,342 8,194 20,099 Total resources expended 61,591 101.329 162,920 110,634 Net incoming resources 4,549 4,549 4.432 Total funds brought foThvard 106,079 106.079 101.647 Total funds carried forward 110,628 110,628 106,079 Page 14 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPA) SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPAI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Taroible assets 790 360 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank arNJ in haTh 1,019 150.217 151,236 9,861 141,750 151,611 Creditors: aM0S fallirg due within ore year 19,946) (4,8641 Deferred R8ven (31,451) 141,3981 141,027) (45,891) Not current assets 109,838 105,719 Total assets less current liabilities 110,628 106,079 Funds Unrestricted funds: Free reserves Designated fld$.. Specrfic fLrture capital purchase 75,628 71,079 35,000 35,000 110,628 106,079 Trustees, Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved ihis report and confinn that it complies with the Charities Act 201 l and ihe Charity Commission's reporting requirements. This report is submitted on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Approved by the Board on.. Signed: Page 15 of 19
"SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI l. Accounting policies 1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act. 1.2 Going Concern The charity is mainly reliant upon donations and grant income to raise revenue to meet future expenditure. The Trustees consider that it is appropriale to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. This assumes that the charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) will be successful in ils fundraising activities. The fmancial statements do not include any adjustments that would result if insufficient funds are raised. In fomiulating this assessment the Trustees have taken into consideration the impact of the global cost of living crisis on the charity's ability to raise funds. 1.3 Taxation As a charity, Somali Communily Parents Association CIO (SOCOPA) is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 1.4 Incoming Resources All income is included in the statement of financial activities when enlitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable thal the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitRement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. 1. S Fixed assets and depreciation Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. The following rates and meihods are used: Plant & Equipment: 25 % straight line Fixtures & Fittings: 250/0 Straight line IT Equipment: 25 % straight line Page 16 of 19
"SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. (SOCOPA) All equipment, fixtures, and fittings with an original cost of less than £400 are written off in the year in which the expenditure was incurred. This is based on the principle that due to ihe nature of SOCOPA'S actRvities, there is no expectation that the cost of these assets will be recovered through future revenues. l. Accounting policies (continued) 1.5 Resources expended Expenditure is recognized once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable thal a Iransfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amounl of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direcl costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between thosc activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 2. Donatlons. legacies and grants Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Leicester Adult Education College- LCC Awards for All Barnados Big Issue Invest Community Matters Foundation General Donations and Sundry Income Good Things Foundation Leicestershire Partnership N HS Trust Leicestershire Police Lloyds Bank Foundation Positive Youth Foundation Reaching Communities England Sphere Science Street Games UK Voluntary Action Leicester 33,000 33,01)0 31,500 2,639 1,000 5,000 2.863 330 1,000 19,976 1,000 1,000 5,259 5,259 4,365 275 19,976 9,965 27,500 4,365 275 19,976 9,965 27,500 10,417 3,333 21,611 2,931 9,966 2,500 115,066 66,129 66.129 66,140 101,329 167,469 Page 17 of 19
'SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. {SOCOPAI SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPA) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted funds Restrlrted funds 2025 Total 2024 Total 3. Analyses of resources expended Costs of actlvltles In furtherance of charltable objects Employment Costs Gross wages and salaries Casual staff Organisers Renumeration, Volunteers Staff training and welfare Employer's pension Chartable expenditure Events Facilities hire 35,013 4,185 2,962 1.130 852 1.760 702 57.603 6,885 4.833 1.768 518 2,895 1,098 2.070 92,615 11,070 7,796 2,898 1,369 4,655 1,800 3,328 60,639 8,224 7,887 1,935 84 1.258 3.573 47,862 77,670 125,531 82,342 Premises costs Rent General and water rate5 Repairs and renewals 3,368 27 945 5.542 42 1,555 8,910 68 2,500 7.960 67 167 4,340 7,138 11,478 8,194 Management and administration Bank charges Computer and software Depreciation Insurance Legal and professional fees Miscellaneous Motor vehicle expenses Printing and stationery Subscriptions Telephone and internet Travellin& hotels and accommodation 45 739 69 161 73 1,216 113 265 118 1,955 182 426 115 578 61 463 12.617 1,809 iio 511 5,139 376 41 1.771 32 390 627 8.061 618 64 2,770 52 642 2,646 13,200 994 104 4,540 84 1,033 3,273 702 3,135 9.389 16,521 25,910 20,099 Page 18 of 19
"SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPAI SOMALI COMMUNITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION C.I.O. ISOCOPA) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total 2024 Total 4. Staff Costs and Employees Wages and salaries Other staff related costs Pension costs 103.685 7.796 1,369 112,850 68,863 7,887 76,750 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 during the year. 5. Tangible fixed assets Computer equipment Cost At 01 April 2024 Additions 360 673 At 31 March 2025 1,033 Depreciation and impairment At 01 April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 March 2025 61 182 243 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 790 360 5. Creditors". Amounts fallin8 due within one year 2025 Total 2024 Total Trade Creditors Accruals Taxation and social security Other Creditors 144 6.256 2.949 4.864 9,946 4,864 Page 19 of 19