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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH Creating a more open Society where everyone counts

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH (ACDR)

Contents

Page
Company information 3
Directors' report 4-15
Accountants' report 15
Profit and loss account 17
Balance sheet 18
Notes to the accounts 19-21

2

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Officers and Professional advisers

TRUSTEES

1. Taiwo Ibikunle

  1. Abraham Isah

  2. Adeola Ojeniyi

  3. Oyegoke Adeboye

  4. Babatunde Rosanwo- Chairperson

ADEOLA OJENIYI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REGISTERED OFFICE

412 Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG East Sussex, United Kingdom. +44(0)1273234756 +44(0)7411128401 www.acdr.org.uk. info@acdr.org.uk, arcdvr@gmail.com

Banker

HSBC Bank 79 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2JA

EXAMINER

Fabek Associates and Co Ltd 32 Dewey Road, Dagenham RM10 8AR

Company Limited by Guarantee Reg. No. 7617858 Charity Commission Reg. No. 1154206

3

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES

ACDR PROFILE

African Centre for Development and Research seeks to promote the visibility of young people including Migrants in UK and around Europe in practical ways to preventing human rights abuses experienced by minority groups with a view to creating a viable platform of mutual collaboration amongst migrant, minority groups and the broader society in framework that prevents discrimination but promote equality and justice for all in a society devoid of rancor which engages non-violent conflict transformation approaches with a view to promoting social relations.

• Memberships are Organizational and individually based. ACDR seeks to serve as a primary catalyst for enhancing Migrant and minority groups’ participation in issues relating to non-violent conflict transformation, governance, human rights and societal development in Europe and Africa.

• ACDR implements are projects through face-to-face training session, e-trainings, seminars and community focused group meetings with the effective use of new media.

• African Centre Development and Research employ research approach in collating data for effective project execution. The organization work principally with youth and young people between but engages with other categories for the creation of a more open society.

Mission

African Centre for Development and Research promotes the visibility of young people including Migrants in UK and around Europe in practical ways to preventing human rights abuses experienced by minority groups with a view to creating a viable platform of mutual collaboration amongst migrant, minority groups and the broader society in framework that prevents discrimination but promote equality and justice for all in a society devoid of rancour which engages non-violent conflict transformation approaches.

African Centre for Development and Research Promotes the visibility of young people, Africans/Migrants in UK and young people in Europe in practical ways to preventing human rights abuses experienced by minority groups , with a view to creating a viable platform of mutual collaboration between migrant, minority groups and the broader society in a form of collaboration that prevents migrants discrimination and guiding against scenarios of migrants entanglement with social vices routinely associated with migration.

• Memberships are Organizational and individually based. ACDR seeks to serve as a primary catalyst for enhancing African/Migrant and minority group participation in issues relating to non-violent conflict resolution, governance, human rights and societal development in UK and Europe.

• ACDR implements are projects through face-to-face training session, e-training sessions, seminars and community focused group meetings with the use of new media.

• African Centre Development and Research employ research approach in collating data for effective project execution. The organization work principally with youth and young people and youth advocates in UK and Europe.

4

OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH (ACDR)

(6) Young People

To advance in life and [relieve needs of] [help] young people through:

5

NHSBT BLOOD DONATION, October 2024 – October 2026

ACDR partnered with the NHS Blood and Transplant to lead conversations and community engagement on increasing the number of blood donors among people of colour. Presently, fewer than 5% of blood donors who gave blood in the last year were from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities while black, Asian and minority ethnic communities representing around 14% of the population. This means that patients from BAME background may have to wait longer to get a matching and suitable blood in emergency. ACDR has continued to lead the conversation in East Sussex among the BAME population to address this gap.

Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need longterm treatments. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.

The NHS need new blood donors from all backgrounds to ensure there is the right blood available for patients who need it. The NHS will need Nearly 400 new donors a day to meet demand for blood by patients in emergency.

Around 135,000 new donors are needed a year to replace those who can no longer donate. The increased demand for some rare subtypes, such as Ro, that are more common in people of Black heritage means the NHS need more Black people to become blood donors. NHS will need about 40,000 more black donors to meet growing demand for better-matched blood. More so, about 30,000 new donors are needed with priority blood types such as O negative every year. Importantly, there is the need for more young people to start giving blood so there can be enough blood in the future

We look forward to working with you in promoting this project and bringing more awareness to the population though publicity and dissemination and we will appreciate your efforts in this regards.

Attached are useful materials for your use.

https://bit.ly/NHSGiveBlood_acdr

6

.1111 Ih DONATION 4EW KINDNES:

Training Course DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE ASSUMPTION TRAINING COURSE November 2024 – URUGUAY

8

AT THE KICK-OFF MEETING IN URUGUAY

The main need that this project wants to answer to is the lack of advanced intercultural

working competencies and sensitivity in youth work field and especially of the ones active and working in international, multicultural or global settings.

Partners involved in the project are coming from Italy, Romania, Argentina, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, India, Nigeria and Mozambique.

The main goal of this project is to increase the level of intercultural competent, sensitive and quality youth work field.

More specific objectives are:

(international volunteering, exchanges, local projects in multicultural settings, trainings, etc.);

9

This project is designed to be highly challenging in terms of provoking the participants outside of their comfort zone and stimulating them to rethink and maybe shift their own view on the world and their position in the highly complex intercultural world we live in.

You are a lucky one and full of potential intercultural practitioners from all over World that will go through a very practical and profound learning specific experience and we envision that will shift the way you approach your work in multicultural settings!

IN SESSION

Here we were discussing the different assumptions we all exhibit, writing it out and examining how we got them. What does it mean to have assumptions and how do they influence everyday life and decision?

10

GROUP DISCUSSION AND WORK

Examining how we use our assumptions on so many issues and approach life could be a little challenging because it influences our life decisions.

Training Course

ANIMATE THE GLOBAL CHANGE OVERVIEW.

ANGE TRAINING COURSE 2024 - 2025 – Romania

The aim of this proposal is to raise the capacity of youth organizations from Europe and Africa to contribute to a cohesive sustainable society through alternative innovative methodology (street campaigning methods: participative or performing arts, living library and other street techniques that could reach more young people);

More specific objectives that are to be achieved :

11

The project will last for 15 months and is envisioned to have the following concrete results:

AT AN ACTIVITY IN THE PRACTICE PHASE

The structure of the project is to combine international mobility and local activities. Each international meeting will be followed by local activities as follows:

12

The process of the project is driven by the experiential learning principles, having a very strong practical components and adequate time and methods for reflection, feedback, self-assessment and extraction of the learning points that will be transferred in the future. The values of non-formal education (which is the main methodology in the trainings) are intended to be part of the process of the management as well: to have an active participation and involvement from all partners according to their needs and interest, to have a project that has a shared ownership in term of management (financially and risks as well), to be driven by motivation and voluntary participation, etc.

EVALUATION MEETING IN PORTUGAL

13

TRAINING COURSE

“YOU ARE THE ENGINE OFCHANGE”

The main direct beneficiaries of the project

o 8 youth organizations that will build their capacity in using theatre of the oppressed methods as tools for youth empowerment and raising the level of active participation in their communities

o 26 youth workers (members, active volunteers, paid staff, etc.) representing the youth organizations who will participate in the whole project to develop their competencies as multipliers in theatre of the oppressed methods;

o At least 48 Volunteers that will work with the youth workers in the practice phase

o 2400 young people that will be participating in the social theatre projects and will develop their active citizenship competencies

The indirect beneficiaries

o 6000 friends and families of the direct beneficiaries (youth workers and young people) which will be inspired by the example and experience of the closes ones and will trigger changes in their lives as well (on different levels)

o local communities of each partner by the changes introduced in the youth organizations active in those communities will become more active, responsible and engaged in the community development; o civil society in general ( but specially from the target countries) which will benefit from the products developed and/or shared from this project, will be part of the dissemination activities and be motivated to get competencies in this field as well.

The main goal of the project is to increase the capacity of youth work sector to raise the participation and involvement of young people in social processes and change; More specific Objectives of the project are:

nization projects in 2 continents;

-formal education in general, and in particular in Theatre of the

Oppressed methods for youth workers from Europe and Africa;

of the Oppressed multipliers in various regions

of Europe and Africa;

workers

ficiaries.

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AT A SESSION

On the multipliers-youth workers and to some extend as well on the Volunteers in the forum theatre performances :

tical skills in using a new methods for social change

« they will increase their self -confidence, critical thinking, team working skills, communication and interrelation skills

international level;

te to personal and professional development of the participants

Partner organisations will:

social problems, deeper and on different levels;

Be inspired by the youth work implemented in other countries

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The audience of the performances will: trained youth workers who are informed and aware of the « Have the chance to interact/work/collaborate with social problems of their community;

4

16

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECT OF THE TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with UK Accounting Standards and applicable law (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the excess of income over expenditure for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993 as amended. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the charitable company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO EXAMINER

The trustees who held office at the date of approval of this trustees’ report confirm that, so far as they are each aware, there is no relevant information of which the Charity’s examiner is unaware; and each trustee has taken all the steps that he/she ought to have taken as a trustee to make himself/ herself aware of any relevant information and to establish that the Charity’s examiner is aware of that information.

EXAMINER

In line with the provision exemption in the Charities Act 1993 as amended, the trust decided to appoint an examiner, which will reviews the accounts for the year ended 30 April, 2018. In accordance with this appointment, Fabek Associates and Co Ltd was re-appointed as examiner.

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on behalf of the Board by:

Mr Babatunde ROSANWO Chairperson, Board of Trustee

23 October, 2025

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees:

We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 April, 2018, which are set out on pages 17 to 21.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

(1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements,

Have not been met; or

(2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Fabek Associates and Co Ltd. 32 Dewey Road Dagenham RM10 8AR

12 August 2025

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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTD

Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025

**Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 **
2025 2024
Restricted
Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
Total Total
Incoming Resources **-136,233 ** **-45,744 ** **-182,977 ** **-212,614 **
Cost ofgenerating funds:
Cost of generating voluntary Income 7,347 2,449 9,796 15,511
Charitable Activities:
Community Projects /Other
Resources Expended		 126,965 36,902 147,609 181,994
Governance 11,220 3,407 13,626 9,306
Total Resources Expended 145,531 42,758 171,031 206,811
(Surplus)/Deficit on Operations 8,298 -2,987 -11,946 -5,803
Balances B/Fwd -22,057 -7,352 -29,409 -23,606
Net Surplus C/fwd to 2023/24 **-13,759 ** **-10,339 ** **-41,355 ** **-29,409 **

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Registered number: 07617858
Balance Sheet
as at 30 April 2025
Notes 2025 2024
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 2 17,247 2,037
Current assets
Debtors 3 16,029 21,200
Cash at bank and in hand 12,776 29,408
28,805 50,608
Creditors: amounts falling due
within oneyear		 4
(4,697) (23,236)
Net current assets 24,108 27,372
Net assets 41,355 29,409
Capital and reserves
Income and Expenditure account 41,355 29,409
Total Charity Funds 41,355 29,409
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to
obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable
to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been
delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Adeola OJENIYI
Director
Approved bythe board on 10 November 2025

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30th April 2025

1. Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conversion and in accordance with the financial reporting standard for smaller entities. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statements of recommended practice (SORP). Accounting and reporting by charities published in October 2000, applicable Accounting standards and the companies Act 2006.

1.2 Company Status

The company is limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees. In the event of the company being wound up, the liabilities in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.

1.3 Fund Accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds and are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the charity for the particular purpose. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific funds. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities as income when they are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the costs. No amounts are included in these financial statements for service donated by volunteers. Intangible income, which comprises donated services, is included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under the gift aid or deeds of covenants is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5 Resources Expended

All expenditures is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be attributed to particular activities they should be allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Fund raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of dissemination information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and includes project management carried out at headquarters. Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

1.6 Cash Flow

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The financial statements do not include cash flow statements because the charitable company as a small reporting entity is exempted from the requirement to prepare such a statement under the financial reporting standard for smaller entities.

1.7 Tangible Fixed Asset Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets less their estimated residual value over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Motor Vehicles 25% Straight Line Furniture and Fixtures 25% Straight Line Plant and Machinery 25% Straight Line

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

1.9 Deferred Taxation

Full provision is made for deferred taxation resulting from timing difference between the recognition of gains and losses in the accounts and their recognition for tax purposes. Deferred Taxation is calculated on un-discounted basis at the tax rate which is expected to apply in the periods to apply in the periods when timing differences will reverse.

1.10 Foreign Currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are transacted at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date, all differences are taken to the profit and loss account.

2. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 May 2024
Additions
At 30 April 2025
Depreciation
At 1 May 2024
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2025
Net book value
At 30 April 2025
At 30 April 2024
3
Debtors
2025
£		 Plant and machinery
etc
£
8,151
20,292
28,443
6,114
5,082
11,196
17,247
2,037
2024
£

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Other debtors
4
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
Other creditors		 16,029
2025

£
4,697		 21,200
2024
£
23,236

5 Other information

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD is a private company limited by guarantee and a charity incorporated in England. Its registered office is: 412 Community Base 113 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XG

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Registered Number 07617858 AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD Micro-entity Acc(bunts 30 April 2024

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEN'ELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD Micro-entity Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2024 Registered Number 07617858 Noie,¥ 2024 2()23 Fixed Assets 27,654 25,234 Current Assets 161,890 142,630 Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Iyet current assets (liabilities) 161,890 142,630 Total assets less current liabilities 189,544 167,864 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Provisions for liabilities Accruals and deferred income Total net assets (liabilities) 189.544 167,864 Reserves 189,544 167,864 For the year ending 30 April 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 ot'the Companies Act 2006 relating to sinall companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation ot. accounts. Tlic aLLouTils liave beeri prcparcd iri aLLordanLe willi ilie TiiiLru-eIiLily provisiuiis aiid delivered iri accordance with the provigions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. Approved by the Board on 24 January 2025 And signed on their behalf by: Adeola Ojeniyi, Director

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEN'ELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD Registered Number 07617858 otes to the Micro-entit!, Accounts for the period ended 30 April 2024 Employees 2024 2023 Average number of employees during the period This document was delivered iising electronic commiinications and authenticated in accordance with the registrar's rules relating to electronic forrn authentication and Inanner of delivery under section 1072 of the Companies Act 2006.

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH Creating a more open Society where everyone counts

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH (ACDR)

Contents

Page
Company information 3
Directors' report 4-15
Accountants' report 15
Profit and loss account 17
Balance sheet 18
Notes to the accounts 19-21

2

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Officers and Professional advisers

TRUSTEES

1. Taiwo Ibikunle

  1. Abraham Isah

  2. Adeola Ojeniyi

  3. Oyegoke Adeboye

  4. Babatunde Rosanwo- Chairperson

ADEOLA OJENIYI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REGISTERED OFFICE

412 Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG East Sussex, United Kingdom. +44(0)1273234756 +44(0)7411128401 www.acdr.org.uk. info@acdr.org.uk, arcdvr@gmail.com

Banker

HSBC Bank 79 Western Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2JA

EXAMINER

Fabek Associates and Co Ltd 32 Dewey Road, Dagenham RM10 8AR

Company Limited by Guarantee Reg. No. 7617858 Charity Commission Reg. No. 1154206

3

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES

ACDR PROFILE

African Centre for Development and Research seeks to promote the visibility of young people including Migrants in UK and around Europe in practical ways to preventing human rights abuses experienced by minority groups with a view to creating a viable platform of mutual collaboration amongst migrant, minority groups and the broader society in framework that prevents discrimination but promote equality and justice for all in a society devoid of rancor which engages non-violent conflict transformation approaches with a view to promoting social relations.

• Memberships are Organizational and individually based. ACDR seeks to serve as a primary catalyst for enhancing Migrant and minority groups’ participation in issues relating to non-violent conflict transformation, governance, human rights and societal development in Europe and Africa.

• ACDR implements are projects through face-to-face training session, e-trainings, seminars and community focused group meetings with the effective use of new media.

• African Centre Development and Research employ research approach in collating data for effective project execution. The organization work principally with youth and young people between but engages with other categories for the creation of a more open society.

Mission

African Centre for Development and Research promotes the visibility of young people including Migrants in UK and around Europe in practical ways to preventing human rights abuses experienced by minority groups with a view to creating a viable platform of mutual collaboration amongst migrant, minority groups and the broader society in framework that prevents discrimination but promote equality and justice for all in a society devoid of rancour which engages non-violent conflict transformation approaches.

African Centre for Development and Research Promotes the visibility of young people, Africans/Migrants in UK and young people in Europe in practical ways to preventing human rights abuses experienced by minority groups , with a view to creating a viable platform of mutual collaboration between migrant, minority groups and the broader society in a form of collaboration that prevents migrants discrimination and guiding against scenarios of migrants entanglement with social vices routinely associated with migration.

• Memberships are Organizational and individually based. ACDR seeks to serve as a primary catalyst for enhancing African/Migrant and minority group participation in issues relating to non-violent conflict resolution, governance, human rights and societal development in UK and Europe.

• ACDR implements are projects through face-to-face training session, e-training sessions, seminars and community focused group meetings with the use of new media.

• African Centre Development and Research employ research approach in collating data for effective project execution. The organization work principally with youth and young people and youth advocates in UK and Europe.

4

OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH (ACDR)

(6) Young People

To advance in life and [relieve needs of] [help] young people through:

5

NHSBT BLOOD DONATION, October 2024 – October 2026

ACDR partnered with the NHS Blood and Transplant to lead conversations and community engagement on increasing the number of blood donors among people of colour. Presently, fewer than 5% of blood donors who gave blood in the last year were from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities while black, Asian and minority ethnic communities representing around 14% of the population. This means that patients from BAME background may have to wait longer to get a matching and suitable blood in emergency. ACDR has continued to lead the conversation in East Sussex among the BAME population to address this gap.

Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need longterm treatments. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.

The NHS need new blood donors from all backgrounds to ensure there is the right blood available for patients who need it. The NHS will need Nearly 400 new donors a day to meet demand for blood by patients in emergency.

Around 135,000 new donors are needed a year to replace those who can no longer donate. The increased demand for some rare subtypes, such as Ro, that are more common in people of Black heritage means the NHS need more Black people to become blood donors. NHS will need about 40,000 more black donors to meet growing demand for better-matched blood. More so, about 30,000 new donors are needed with priority blood types such as O negative every year. Importantly, there is the need for more young people to start giving blood so there can be enough blood in the future

We look forward to working with you in promoting this project and bringing more awareness to the population though publicity and dissemination and we will appreciate your efforts in this regards.

Attached are useful materials for your use.

https://bit.ly/NHSGiveBlood_acdr

6

.1111 Ih DONATION 4EW KINDNES:

Training Course DIFFERENCE CHALLENGE ASSUMPTION TRAINING COURSE November 2024 – URUGUAY

8

AT THE KICK-OFF MEETING IN URUGUAY

The main need that this project wants to answer to is the lack of advanced intercultural

working competencies and sensitivity in youth work field and especially of the ones active and working in international, multicultural or global settings.

Partners involved in the project are coming from Italy, Romania, Argentina, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, India, Nigeria and Mozambique.

The main goal of this project is to increase the level of intercultural competent, sensitive and quality youth work field.

More specific objectives are:

(international volunteering, exchanges, local projects in multicultural settings, trainings, etc.);

9

This project is designed to be highly challenging in terms of provoking the participants outside of their comfort zone and stimulating them to rethink and maybe shift their own view on the world and their position in the highly complex intercultural world we live in.

You are a lucky one and full of potential intercultural practitioners from all over World that will go through a very practical and profound learning specific experience and we envision that will shift the way you approach your work in multicultural settings!

IN SESSION

Here we were discussing the different assumptions we all exhibit, writing it out and examining how we got them. What does it mean to have assumptions and how do they influence everyday life and decision?

10

GROUP DISCUSSION AND WORK

Examining how we use our assumptions on so many issues and approach life could be a little challenging because it influences our life decisions.

Training Course

ANIMATE THE GLOBAL CHANGE OVERVIEW.

ANGE TRAINING COURSE 2024 - 2025 – Romania

The aim of this proposal is to raise the capacity of youth organizations from Europe and Africa to contribute to a cohesive sustainable society through alternative innovative methodology (street campaigning methods: participative or performing arts, living library and other street techniques that could reach more young people);

More specific objectives that are to be achieved :

11

The project will last for 15 months and is envisioned to have the following concrete results:

AT AN ACTIVITY IN THE PRACTICE PHASE

The structure of the project is to combine international mobility and local activities. Each international meeting will be followed by local activities as follows:

12

The process of the project is driven by the experiential learning principles, having a very strong practical components and adequate time and methods for reflection, feedback, self-assessment and extraction of the learning points that will be transferred in the future. The values of non-formal education (which is the main methodology in the trainings) are intended to be part of the process of the management as well: to have an active participation and involvement from all partners according to their needs and interest, to have a project that has a shared ownership in term of management (financially and risks as well), to be driven by motivation and voluntary participation, etc.

EVALUATION MEETING IN PORTUGAL

13

TRAINING COURSE

“YOU ARE THE ENGINE OFCHANGE”

The main direct beneficiaries of the project

o 8 youth organizations that will build their capacity in using theatre of the oppressed methods as tools for youth empowerment and raising the level of active participation in their communities

o 26 youth workers (members, active volunteers, paid staff, etc.) representing the youth organizations who will participate in the whole project to develop their competencies as multipliers in theatre of the oppressed methods;

o At least 48 Volunteers that will work with the youth workers in the practice phase

o 2400 young people that will be participating in the social theatre projects and will develop their active citizenship competencies

The indirect beneficiaries

o 6000 friends and families of the direct beneficiaries (youth workers and young people) which will be inspired by the example and experience of the closes ones and will trigger changes in their lives as well (on different levels)

o local communities of each partner by the changes introduced in the youth organizations active in those communities will become more active, responsible and engaged in the community development; o civil society in general ( but specially from the target countries) which will benefit from the products developed and/or shared from this project, will be part of the dissemination activities and be motivated to get competencies in this field as well.

The main goal of the project is to increase the capacity of youth work sector to raise the participation and involvement of young people in social processes and change; More specific Objectives of the project are:

nization projects in 2 continents;

-formal education in general, and in particular in Theatre of the

Oppressed methods for youth workers from Europe and Africa;

of the Oppressed multipliers in various regions

of Europe and Africa;

workers

ficiaries.

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AT A SESSION

On the multipliers-youth workers and to some extend as well on the Volunteers in the forum theatre performances :

tical skills in using a new methods for social change

« they will increase their self -confidence, critical thinking, team working skills, communication and interrelation skills

international level;

te to personal and professional development of the participants

Partner organisations will:

social problems, deeper and on different levels;

Be inspired by the youth work implemented in other countries

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The audience of the performances will: trained youth workers who are informed and aware of the « Have the chance to interact/work/collaborate with social problems of their community;

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECT OF THE TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with UK Accounting Standards and applicable law (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the excess of income over expenditure for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993 as amended. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the charitable company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO EXAMINER

The trustees who held office at the date of approval of this trustees’ report confirm that, so far as they are each aware, there is no relevant information of which the Charity’s examiner is unaware; and each trustee has taken all the steps that he/she ought to have taken as a trustee to make himself/ herself aware of any relevant information and to establish that the Charity’s examiner is aware of that information.

EXAMINER

In line with the provision exemption in the Charities Act 1993 as amended, the trust decided to appoint an examiner, which will reviews the accounts for the year ended 30 April, 2018. In accordance with this appointment, Fabek Associates and Co Ltd was re-appointed as examiner.

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on behalf of the Board by:

Mr Babatunde ROSANWO Chairperson, Board of Trustee

23 October, 2025

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees:

We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 April, 2018, which are set out on pages 17 to 21.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

(1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements,

Have not been met; or

(2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Fabek Associates and Co Ltd. 32 Dewey Road Dagenham RM10 8AR

12 August 2025

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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTD

Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025

**Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 ** **Income and Exoenditure account for the year ended 30 April 2025 **
2025 2024
Restricted
Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
Total Total
Incoming Resources **-136,233 ** **-45,744 ** **-182,977 ** **-212,614 **
Cost ofgenerating funds:
Cost of generating voluntary Income 7,347 2,449 9,796 15,511
Charitable Activities:
Community Projects /Other
Resources Expended		 126,965 36,902 147,609 181,994
Governance 11,220 3,407 13,626 9,306
Total Resources Expended 145,531 42,758 171,031 206,811
(Surplus)/Deficit on Operations 8,298 -2,987 -11,946 -5,803
Balances B/Fwd -22,057 -7,352 -29,409 -23,606
Net Surplus C/fwd to 2023/24 **-13,759 ** **-10,339 ** **-41,355 ** **-29,409 **

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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD
Registered number: 07617858
Balance Sheet
as at 30 April 2025
Notes 2025 2024
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 2 17,247 2,037
Current assets
Debtors 3 16,029 21,200
Cash at bank and in hand 12,776 29,408
28,805 50,608
Creditors: amounts falling due
within oneyear		 4
(4,697) (23,236)
Net current assets 24,108 27,372
Net assets 41,355 29,409
Capital and reserves
Income and Expenditure account 41,355 29,409
Total Charity Funds 41,355 29,409
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to
obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable
to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been
delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
Adeola OJENIYI
Director
Approved bythe board on 10 November 2025

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30th April 2025

1. Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conversion and in accordance with the financial reporting standard for smaller entities. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statements of recommended practice (SORP). Accounting and reporting by charities published in October 2000, applicable Accounting standards and the companies Act 2006.

1.2 Company Status

The company is limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees. In the event of the company being wound up, the liabilities in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.

1.3 Fund Accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds and are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the charity for the particular purpose. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific funds. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities as income when they are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the costs. No amounts are included in these financial statements for service donated by volunteers. Intangible income, which comprises donated services, is included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under the gift aid or deeds of covenants is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5 Resources Expended

All expenditures is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be attributed to particular activities they should be allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Fund raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of dissemination information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and includes project management carried out at headquarters. Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

1.6 Cash Flow

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The financial statements do not include cash flow statements because the charitable company as a small reporting entity is exempted from the requirement to prepare such a statement under the financial reporting standard for smaller entities.

1.7 Tangible Fixed Asset Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets less their estimated residual value over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Motor Vehicles 25% Straight Line Furniture and Fixtures 25% Straight Line Plant and Machinery 25% Straight Line

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

1.9 Deferred Taxation

Full provision is made for deferred taxation resulting from timing difference between the recognition of gains and losses in the accounts and their recognition for tax purposes. Deferred Taxation is calculated on un-discounted basis at the tax rate which is expected to apply in the periods to apply in the periods when timing differences will reverse.

1.10 Foreign Currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are transacted at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date, all differences are taken to the profit and loss account.

2. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 May 2024
Additions
At 30 April 2025
Depreciation
At 1 May 2024
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2025
Net book value
At 30 April 2025
At 30 April 2024
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Debtors
2025
£		 Plant and machinery
etc
£
8,151
20,292
28,443
6,114
5,082
11,196
17,247
2,037
2024
£

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Other debtors
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Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
Other creditors		 16,029
2025

£
4,697		 21,200
2024
£
23,236

5 Other information

AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH LTD is a private company limited by guarantee and a charity incorporated in England. Its registered office is: 412 Community Base 113 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XG

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