'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............................................................................................
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ba￿lerS 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):
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Destination
Refe￿alS
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
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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 refe￿alS 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
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"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.
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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.
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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
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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 e￿￿rina￿.0n of the financial ststerrents of SonBli cOrTn￿nIty 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 e￿nination of the charty's financial
staterrents carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 ACY) and in carrying out
nry ey￿￿1nats.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 e￿a￿InatiOn. 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 State￿nts 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) Regu￿tionS 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 f*p IW
Independent Ey2miner
For and on behalf of Shabbeer & Co Limited
62 Harringworth Road, LEICESTER. LE5 6TL
Date: 12 December 2025
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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
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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: aM0￿￿S 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 fl￿d$..
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:
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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
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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
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'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
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"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
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