Grassroots Enterprise for Social Inclusion and Poverty Relief IJR Report and Accounts 4 December 2024
Contents Trustees Report Receipts and Payments account for the year Statement of Assets and Liabilitles for the year Independent Examination Report
Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From To Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name Grassroots Enterprise for Social Inclusion and Poverty Relief Other names charity is known by GESIPR Registsred charity number (if any) 1156503 Charltys principal address 75 Vesper Road Hawksworth Leeds Postcode LS5 3QT Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Offl¢e (If anyl Dates acled if not for whole year Nama of person (or body) entlded to appoint trustee (rf an Mary Nelson Chair 2511012013 to present date Board of Trustees Akinbobola Akinmade Trustee 0110412019 to present date 0110312014 to present date 0110912018 to present date Board of Trustees Ojinika Emenike Treasurer Board of Trustees Zainabu Mukwanga Secretary Board of Trustees Massah Bomah Trustee Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Adeolu Atanda Trustee 0910512024 Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlptlon of the charlty's trusts Charitable Incorporated Organization Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods Appointed by the Charity's Trustees
policies and procedures adopted for th8 induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works: • relationship with any related parti8s; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Apart from the first Gharity trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of [three] years] by a resolution passed at a property convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills. knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. I{3) Nominated Twstee[s] (a) [GESIPR] (Wie appointing body") may appoint [12] charity trustees. (b) Any appointment must be made at a meeting held according to the ordinary practice of the appointirKJ body. (c) Each appointment must be for a term of [three] years. (d) The appointment will be effective from the later of". (l) the date of the vacancy; and (li) the date on which the charity trustees or their secretary or clerk are infOed of the appointment. (e) The person appointed need not be a member of the appointing body. (0 A trustee appointed by the appointing body has the same duty under clause 9{1) as the other charity trustees to act in the way he or she decides in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO. The Charity's organisational structure was structured as follows: Chair, Treasur. Secretary. All other members including Trustees wotked in the capacity as volunteers. The charity has established relationship with the Local Authority in Leeds and other line agencies and organisations that contribute lo the delivery of the charity's objectives such as Fareshare Charity. The Leeds Leaming Partnerships, and HAMARA, Groundwork UK and Quaker Housin Section C Ob'ectives and activities The prevention or rellef of povety in the United Kingdom by providing rtems and services to individuals in need andlor charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. The prevention or lief of povety [or financial hardship] in UK and Africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustsinable income and be self-sufficienL Summary of the objects of the charity set out In Its governing document To prevent or relieve poverty through undertaking and supporting research into factors that contrrbutes to povety and the most appropriate ways to mitigale these. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becomiro socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who a socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society, being excluded from society, or part of society. as a result of being a member of a sociall and economicall de rived communi
Capacity Building of GESIPR Charity Shops: With funding support from the Social Enterprise Support Fund, in the past year the charity has been able to build the capacity of our charity shops trading enterprises which have greatly contributed to supporting our charitable activities and meeting core costs. This has been sustained by the charity even after the funding has finished. Fuel Eneryy and Food Support: In January 2024 to October 2024. we were supported by Forum Central through the Household Support Fund. We supported 100 families from low-income families in Leeds living in povety and struggling to meet their energy and food cost. The One4top4hop Project In Le•ds: This project was funded by the JIMBOS FUND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. The project is an ongoing project aimed at reducing crime In the Harehills area and make our communty safer by supporting the rehabilitative process of female ex- offenders. For this project, the organisation was awarded the National Crime beat award for contributing positively to the reducts'on of crime in the communty. Summary ofthe maln activlties undertaken for the publlc benefit in relation to these objects GESIPR Homeless Support Project: The project focused this year on donating basic essential goods and food parcels to the street homeless around Leeds. We supported 150 street homeless people around Leeds. Thè Foodbank Servlce Provlslon: This service provision is ongoing. With the support from HAMARA Ltd and Fareshare we were able to increase the capacty and level of delivery. Our partnership with Fare Share. HAMARA Charity and Iwo Cooperative Food Stores and the Neighbourly community have been strengthened. The Gateway Project: The Gateway Project supports ex-offenders from BAME background who are challenged with gaining employment due to their record of conviction. In 2024 we were able to support 20 beneficiaries who gained some form of employment, training and volunteering opportunities. The Support for women from Ethnlc mlnorlty background wlth no recourse to publlc funds: Through the support of the Groundworks Community Grant, this project provides a platfonn for women from BAME communities to get into employment, training and volunteering work while also seeking infonnatlon about access to health and wellbeing support and build their confidence to talk about their health concems or challenges. The project has been sustsined by the participants who were empowered by the project.
Additlonal detalls of objectives and actlvlti8s Contribution made by volunteers have been the backbone of the delivery of the charity's activities. There are 7 volunteers that make up the management team. We also have additional 20 volunteers who contribute to the delivery of the different project activities in the comrnunity. At community level we worked with 30 community volunteers during the timeline of each project. What sets Grassroots Enterprise apart is the commitment and dedication of its volunteers. These individuals are not just volunteers., they are the embodiment of compassion. selflessness, and empathy. Their unwavering supp)rt. whether through mentoring, educational programs, or direct assistance, has transformed lives and fostered a s8nse of belonging within the community. Their passion for making a difference is truly inspiring and reflects the very essence of what it means to be a part of a charitable endeavour Volunteer contributions range from project management, Administration, community engagement and coordln81ion, publicity and monitoring and evaluation. The charity has no policy on grant maklng. Development of an investment ollc is still under consideration. policy on grant making,. policy programme related investment; Contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe maln achlevements of the charlty during the year Establlshment of GESIPR Charity Shop. and The GESIPR Community Hub and Café: The Community Hub continues to offer a lot of services for the communty such as Foodbank, charity shops, One to One drop -in- sessions for individuals and groups. A desk for partnership work linking the cornmunity to other service providers such as mental health, substance misuse, employment support housing, domestic abuse. women's specialist services is provided to meet the need of the community. The community hub is hlghly needed by the community because of the opportunities it offers and the enabling environment it will provides for the community to thrive. The community hub provides a platform to restore community support and cohesion. Due to the rise in the high cost of living, there has subsequently been a significant increase in food povety, child hunger. mental health problems and deprivation amongst these communities. individuals, and groups. Consequently, there has been an increased demand for our foodbank service provision and with the increase in the cost energy supply. Families struggle to pay bills as they try to balance their little income between buying food and keeping their homes warm and lit. Mental health is also increasing leading to domestic abuse and crime. The Community Hub offers a platfom for support through referrals and signposting, and an enabling environment for mental health support, food provlsion, intemet access, easy access to other service providers. Safeguard vulnerable people: Some of the beneficiaries of proJ8Ct activities were considered as vulnerable due to their circumstsnces. The charity's project ensured safeguarding acts'ons such as completing risk and needs assessment for each beneficiary. The charity had in place safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults and children which was used In our work with the beneficiaries. Data protection, confidentiality and information sharing was prioritised. The Foodbank Servlce Provlslon: The Food Bank seNice provided over 50 tonnes of surplus food and reaching out to over 1000 famllies in the past year, thereby reducing food wastage, food poverty, support low- income families. The additional support received through our trading activities enabled the charity to increase its capacity to deliver more effectively creatlng more impact. The Gateway Project: The project has supported 20 people, out of which 5 have progressed into full time employment, 6 have progressed into education and training, while 3 are into voluntary work. The project is ongolng.
Section D Achievements and performance The Support ft)r women from Ethnic minority background with no recourse to publlc funds.. Through the support of the Groundworks Community Grant. this project provides a platform for women from BAME communities to get into employment, training and volunteering work whi18 also seeking information about access to health and wellbeing support and build their confidence to talk about their health concems or challenges. The project has been sustained by the participants who were empowered by the project. Increased and strengthened Partnershlps: Th8 charity has developed new partnerships with 4 new organisations and 3 new funders and othèr service providers and has strengthened its relationship with existing partnerships and funders giving it more credibility and recognition. We are now in partnership with Disability Confidence organization to be more inclusive and diverse in our work. Organisatlonal Capaclty Bullding: The capacity of the organisation with regards its human resource, financial health and viability and govemance have been strengthened over the past year through resulting to a more resilient organisation. We have been able We have increased the capacity of our trading activities through which we support 15 volunteers and 4 trustees with training programmes, strengthened our govemance and finacial control.
Section E Financial review The charity reserve policy is held within the following limits between £2000 to £25000 within 6 months. Our reSee at the end of our last account year was £7000. This is reviewed on an annual basis. Brief statement of the charity's pollcy on reserves Detalls of any funds materfally in deflcit None Further flnanclal revlew detslls the charity's principal sources of funds (includlng any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectlves of the charity; Investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The Charity's principal sources of funds: Local Authority and Grants from other Philanlhropic organisations. Income from our Fundraising and Trading activities bebNeen 2023 to 2024 enabled us to deliver 7 projects which contrlbuted to meet our charitable objectives. Our fundraising activities was mainly through bidding for grants from local authority, other philanthropic organisations, and our trading activities. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustses declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on bohalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position Mary Nelson Chair Date 1910912025
Grassroots Enleryrise lor Social Inclusion and Poverty Relief Charils, Nn 1156503 Annual accounts for the eriod Period end date 0511212023 To Period start dale 0411212024 Section A Statement of f inancial activities R8Strlcted Unrestrlcto Incomo d fund¥ funds Recommendod catsgorfes by actlvlty Endowmen t funds Total fvnds Prlor year funds Incomlng re8our¢as (Note 3) F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Income and ondowmonts from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activilias Other income Total Resources expended (Note 6) Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activit588 Separate materlal Item of expense Operating and professional expenses Total 73.204 57.840 7,691 73,215 73,215 65.561 12,073 24,943 12,073 58,233 28,466 22,605 33,290 6,235 6.235 9.460 10,336 53,587 10,336 86,877 12.096 72,627 33,290 Net Incomo1{exporidlturg) befor• Inv•stm•nt galnsl(1088•8) 33,290 13,662 7.066 Net gainsl(losses) on investments Net InGomo1(•xpondlture) Extraordlnary Items Transfers between funds Other recognised galnsl(losses liains and losses on revaluatson o the charity's own use Other gainslllosses) Net movement In funds 33,290 19.628 13,662 7,066 4.441 tixed assets tor 15,187 13,662 7,066 Reconciliatlon of funds." Total fijnds broughl for4vard rotal funds carrled forward 32,629 3,780 12.803 27,990 45,432 31,770 52,497 45,432
Section B Balance sheet Restrlcted income funds Unrestrlcted funds Endowment Total thls funds year Total last year Fixed assets Tanglble ass•ts F01 F02 18.330 F03 F04 18,330 F05 16,675 16,675 (Note 10) Total flxed assets Current assets Stocks {Note 11) Debtors (Note 12) Cash at bank and Sn hand (Note 14) Total current assets 3,780 3,780 30,000 0,71 30,007 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year (Not• 13) 1,050 1.050 1,250 Net current ass•ts/(Ilabllltles) 28,757 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 45.432 Credltors: amounts falllng due after one year (Note 20) Provisions for liabillties Total net assets or Ilabllltles 3,780 27,990 31,770 45,432 Funds of the Charlty Restricted Income funds {Note 15) Unrestrlcted funds Revaluatlon reserve 27,990 27,990 3,780 12,803 32,629 3,780 Total funds 45,432 Slgned by one or tvio trustees on behalf of a the trustees Date of approval ddlmmlyyyy Signature Print Name
Section C Note 1 Basis of preparation 1.1 Basis of accountlng These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to ttrEse accounts. Th& accounts have been repared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.. 1.2 Golng concern If there are materlal uncertalnties related to events or condltlons that cast slgnlflcant doubt on the charlty s abillty to contlnue as a golng conrn, please provlde the followlng details or state 'Not appllcable", 11 approprlat8.' Notes to the accounts (cont} An explanation as lo those factors that support the conclusion that the charity is a going concern; Not appllcable Dlsclosure of any uncertaintles that maka the going concern assumption doubtful., Not appllcable Where accounts are not prepared on a going conc8rn basls, please dlsclose thls fact together with the basis on 1¢h the trustees prepared the accounts and the reason why the charity Is not regarded as a going concem. Not appllcable 1.3 Change of accountlng policy The accounts present a true and fair view and the accountiThJ policies adopted are those outlined in rKJte 2. Yes. No. 1.4 Changes to accounting estimat88 No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP}. Yes" No. 1.5 Material prlor y6ar errors No material prior year error have been identffied in the reporting pariod (3.47 FRS 102 SORP). Yes. No.
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 2 2.1 RECONCILIATION WITH PREVIOUS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICE Accounting policies Please provide a descriptlon of the nature of each change In accountlng pollcy Not applicable Reconcllatlon of fvnds perprevlous GAAP to funds d•temilned undor FRS 102 Start of End of p•rfod perfod Fund balances as pr•vlou81y stated AdJuStnnts.' Fund balance as restated Reconcllatlon of not Income/(net expendlture) perpr•vlous GAAP to net Incorne/{n•t •xpendltureJ under FRS 102 End of Net IOrne1(9Xpendlturo) as prevlou3ly $tat•d AdJu8tments.' Prevlous p•rlod net Incom•l(expendlture) as restated
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 2 2.2 INCOME Accounting policies Rècognition of Income These are included in the Staternnt of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: the charity becomes entilled to the resources,. it Is likely than not that the trustees bvill receive the resources: and the monetary value can be measured with suffient reliability. Th8re has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities. or income and expenses, un18SS quired or pem)itted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations are only Included in the SOFA vth8n the 98neral income recognltSon crileria are met (5.1010 5.12 FRS102 SORP). Offsettlng Grants and donatlons lijt. In the case of perfomk3nce related grants, incOff rwst only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided Ihe specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs vthen the performance related )ndItIOnS are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP). The charity has received government grants In the raporting period Gift Aid receivable is induded in income vthen there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid arwunt recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terwts of the appeal have specified otherwise. This is only included in th6 SOFA once the charity has provided the related goods or ser41ces or met the performance related conditions. Govemmont grants Tax reclalms on donatlons and gifts Contractual Incom• and pftrfomianco related grnnts Donat•d goods Donated goods are m8asured at fair value (the anUnt for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. The cosl of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries Is deem8d to be the fair value of thos8 gifts at the of their receipt and th8y are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carying amunt of the stocks at distribution. Donaled goods for resale are aSured at fair value on inltlal recognition, whlch Is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'lncoff from other trading activities, with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'IncO from other trading activities, and the proceeds from sale are also re(x)gni58d as 'lncom8 from other trading activities,. Goods donated for oTrgolng use by the charity are r8c¥)gnlsed as tsngible fixed assets and included in the SOFA as incoming resources lIen recelvable. Gifts in kind for use by the charity afe induded in the SOFA as income from donations when receivable. Support Costs The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs. Th8 value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees. annual report. Income from Inter•s( This is induded in the accounts when receipt is probable and the arnount receivable can royaltles and dividends be rraSured reliably. Income from membershlp Membership subscriptions recelved in the nature of a gift are recognlsed In Donations 8ubscrlptlon$ and Legaci8S. Membership subscriptions 1¢h gNes a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income eamed from the provision of goods and services as Income from charitable activities. Volunt•or holp
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES Llability recognition Liabilities are reojgnised where it is n)Jre likely than not that the is a legal or constructs've obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured Y•ith reasonable certainty. Support costs have been allocated beten governance o)sts and other support. Goveman( costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its conpliance ilh regulation and good practlce. Govemance and support osts Support CXY3ts indude central functions and have been allocated to acti¥ity cost ¢8tegories on a basis consistent 1th the use of resoufces, eg allocAting property Costs by floor areas. or per capita, staff LX)sts by the ts'me spent and other costs by their usage. Where the charity giV8s a grant ndItionS for its payment being a specific level of service or output lo be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has providad the specified service or output. Where there are no (xndftlons attaching lo the grant that enables the donor charity to realistic4lly avold Ihe )MmItrn8nt. a liability for th8 full funding obligation ftSt be recognised. The charlty has credltors thIc are measured at SettlenI amounts less any trade dlscounts Grants with perforniance ¢ondltlons Grants payable wtthout performance conditions Credltors A liability is measured on recognition at its hlstorical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the anM)unt required to settle th6 obligation at the reporting date The charlty accounts for basic financlal Instrunnts on Inllbal reco9nitlon as per paragraph 11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent ff£asurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19. FRS102 SORP. Provl8lon$ for Ilabllltl•• Baslc flnanclal Instruments 2.4 ASSETS Tanglble flxed assets for These are capltallsed If they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least use by charlty They ara valued at cosL The depreciation rates and rnthods used are disclosed in note 9.2. Fixed asset investments in quoted shares. traded bonds and similar investments are valued at Inltlally at cost and subsequentty at falr value (their market value) at the year end. The sarr£ treatrnent Is applied to unllsted Investrnents unless fair value cannot be rneasUd reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairrrEnl, Investments held for resale or pendlng their sale and cash and cash equlvalents with a maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investrnents Stocks held for sale as part of noniaritsble trade are measured at the lower or cost or net realisable value. Inv•8tm•nts Stocks and work In progres8 Goods or ser¥ices provbded as part of a charitable aclivity are aSured at net realisable value based on the service potential provided by items of stock. Work in progress Is valued at cost1&8s any foreseeab16 loss Ihat Is likely to occur on the contract. Debtors (includiro trade debtors and loans r8¢vable) are measured on initial recognition at settleEnt amount after any trade dISuntS or armunt advanced by the charity. Subsequently. they ar8 aSured at the cash or other consideratlon expected to be received. Debtors The charity has has investTrnts which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a ffkqturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalenls with a malurity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than to meet short tem cash conynltrnents as they fall due. They are valued at fair value except vthere they qualify as basic financial instnJments. Current asset Investments
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont} Not• 3 Analysis of incoma Tot•1 y•ar 1,1CKI 1,1 Donatlons and legacl•s: Donations and rfts Gfft Aid acies General grants pft)vided by govermientlother charities Other 72,104 11 73,215 72.104 11 73.215 57,840 31 57,871 Total Charltablo a¢llvltlo•: Charity Shop proceeds 7.691 Other Totsl 7.691 other tradlng a¢tlvltl•s: Tolal 73,215 65.562 TOTAL INCOME
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 4 Analysis of receipts of government grants Thls year Descri tlon GRANTE E DINNENTERPRI EFF Grant 1 20,000 20,000 10,604 16,000 Grant 2 TCODE NEIGHBOUR Grant 3 ESC LorrERY FUND Grant 4 GWUK GROUNDWORK UK Grant 5 FP HSF5 GRANT LEEDS OLDER PEOPLE 5,000 500 72,104 Grant 6 WARM SPACE VOLUNTARY ACTION Total Last year Descrl tlon CSR WCI ODUWOLE K Grant 1 50 Grant 2 LCP HATCH GRANT GIVE A GIFT LOPF HSF LEEDS OLDER PEOPLE 5.000 Grant 3 5,000 Grant 4 JIMBOS FUND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 20,000 Grant 5 LBFOUNDATION 2,250 Grant 6 LEEDS CITY COUNCIL 1,000 Grant 7 NPC GRANT NEW PHILANTHROPY 15,000 Grant 8 PEOPLES HEALTH PEOPLES HEALTH TRUST 6,920 Grant 9 WCI LEEDS CDC 20 Grant 10 WEST RIDING MASONIC CHARI 2,600 Other Total 57,840 Thls ear Last ear Please pmvlde detalls of any unfuffllled ¢ondltlons and other condngencles attaching to grants that have been recognlsed In Income. Thls ear Last ear Please glve details of other fomis of government assistance from which the charity has directly benefited.
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 5 Donated goods, facilities and services Thls year Last yoar Seconded staff Use of property Other Thls Last ear Please provlde detalls of the accountlng policy for the recognltlon and valuation of donated goods, facllltles and servlces. Please provlde details of any unfulfillod condltlons and other Gontlngencl•s attachlng to rnsourcos from donatad goods and servlces not recognlsed In I Income. None , Please glve detalls of other fornB of other donated goods and services not recognlsed In the accounts, eg ' contrlbution of unpaid voluntsérs. None None
Section C Notes to the accounts Icontl Note 6 Analysls of expendlture Thls year Lag1 year R••lrtrtfjd In¢om• fvnd• UnTe8trfctsd R••lrf¢tsd lund• Incom• fvnd• Total funds Unr••trlctod funds Analysls endlture on ralsin funds: Incurred seeking grants Operating ch8rity shops Advertlsing. marketing, dlrect mall and ublicit Rent collection, propety repalrs and maintenance charg8s Totsl lund• 7,201 7,201 6.145 6,145 1,440 3,170 3,170 25 25 146 3,407 3,407 19,005 19,005 Totsl •xp•ndlturo on ralslng funds 12,073 12,073 28,466 28,466 Expendfture on charltable actfvftle•: Project costs Volunteer expense$ Staff Costs 24,943 24,943 10.014 2.525 10.014 2,525 1.677 1,677 Total expendlture on ¢harltable actlvlll•s 24.943 24,943 14.216 14.216 arato matorlal Itom of ex •n8• Bank char e$ reciation 125 6,110 125 6,110 3.902 5.558 3.902 5,558 Total 6.235 6,235 9,460 9,460 Oth•r• Trainin Insurance Travel and subsislen¢e Motor ex enses Prlnlln and statlono Subscd ilon Sund Soflware Website Internet and t818 hono Accounlancy fee Total other oxwndlture TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3.600 154 3,570 3,600 154 3,570 484 1.260 1.315 433 3.246 233 1,729 363 1,260 1,315 433 3,246 233 1,729 363 28 19 211 676 1,550 10,336 53.587 28 19 211 676 1,550 10,336 53,587 1,966 10.545 62.687 10,545 62.687 Othor Inforniatlon: Analy818 of expendlture on charltable actlvltle8 Thls Oar Last oar Actlvltlos und•riakon dlrectly Grant fundlng of activitlgs Actlvltl•s und•rtaken dlrectty Grant ndlng of actlvitl•s £tfvlty or programm• Totsl th year Total la#t yr Activi Acuvi Other Total 24,943 24,943 14.216 14,216 24.943 24,943 14.216 14,216
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 7 Support Costs This year Ralsln funds R•portln Actlvlty 2 Actlvlty 3 Grand total Basls of allocatlon Su ort cost Consultancy 7.201 7,201 As determined by trustees 850 Independent examiner 850 As determined by trustees 7,201 850 8,051 Total Last year Support Cost exam les Ralslng funds Roportln Actlvlty 2 Actlvlty 3 Grand total Basls of allocatlon Consuftancy 6,145 6,145 Independent examiner 850 850 As determlned by trustees Other 6,145 850 6,995 Total Please provlde detalls of the accountlng pollcy adopted ftir the apportlonment of costs belween actlvltles and any estlmatlon technlques u58d to calculate thelr apportlonment.
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 8 Details of certaln Items of expenditure 8.1 Fees for examinatlon of the accounts Thls year Last year Independent examiner's fees 850 850 Other fees (for oxample: flnanclal advlce, consultancy? accountancy servlces) pald to the Independent frxamlner 700 700
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 9 Pald employees 9.1 Staff Costs Thls year Last year Salaries and wages Soclal securlty costs Pension costs (defined contrlbutlon scheme) Other employee beneflts 1,248 Totsl staff costs This year: Please provlde detalls of expendlture on staff worklng for thè charlty whose contracts are wlth and are pald by a related party Last year: Please provlde detalls of expendlture on stsff worklng for the charity whose contracts are with and are paid by a related party Please glve detalls of the number of employees whose total employee benefits (•xcluding employer pension costs) fell within each band of £I0.000 from £60.000 upwards. If th•rn ar• no such transactions, please enter true. in th• box pmvided. No employees received employee beneflts {excludlng employ•r ponslon costs) for the roportlng period of more than £60.000 Band Number of This year Last year £60,000 to £69,999 £70.000 to £79,999 £BO.000 to £89,999 £90,000 to £99,999 £100,000 to £109,999 Thls year Last year Please provide the total amount paid to key management Porsonnol {includ•s trustsas and senior Manament) for their services to the charity. For specific amounts paid to trustees. see Note 28. 9.2 Arage h•ad count in Ihe year The parts of the charlty In whlch the employees work This year Number Last year Number Total
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 10 Tangible fixed assets 10.1 Cost or valuatlon Freehold land & bulldlngs Plant. machlnery and motor vehlGle8 Flxtures. Ilttlngs and equlpment Tolal At the beginning of the year Additions 15,198 4,765 3,000 7.765 Revaluations Disposals At end of the year 4,477 19,963 24.440 10.2 Depreclat5on and impairnients -Basls SL or RB (Straight Line or Reducing Balance) SLorRB SLorRB SLorRB Rate At beginning of the year Disposals Depreciation 1,119 4,991 6,110 Impaimient At end of the year 1,119 4,991 6,110 10.3 Net book value Net book value at the beginning of the year 1,477 15.198 16.675 Net book value at the end of the year 3,358 14,972 18,330
Section C Notes to the accounts Icont) Not8 11 Stocks Please complete thls note rfthe charity holds any stock items 11.1 Please state the carrying amount of stock and work in progress analysed between actlvltles. Stock For resale Donated goods For For resale distribulion For distribution Work in progress Charltsble actlvltles: Openlng Added In perlod Exponsed In perlod Impalr•d Closlng Other tradlng aCtitIo$. Openlng Added In porlod Expensod In porlod Impalrnd 30.000 7,070 33,290 Closlng Other: Openlng Added In pertod Exp•ns•d In p•rlod Impalrnd Closlng Total thls year Total previous year 3,780 This year Last year 11.2 Please specify the carrying amount of any stocks pledged as security for liabilities
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 12 Debtors and prepayments 12.1 Analysis of debtors Thls year Last year Trade debtorB Prepayments and accrued Income Other debtors Total Please complete 19.2 where a malerlal debtor Is rncoverable more than a year after the reporting date. 12.2 Analysls of debtorn recoverable In more than 1 year (Included In debtors above) This year Last year Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued Income other debtors Totsl
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 13 Credltors and accruals Please comploto thls note If the charlty has any credltors or accruals. 13.1 Analysls of credltors Amounts falllng due wlthln one year Thls year Last year Amounts falllng duo aftor more than one yaar Thls year Last year Accruals and deferred Income 1.050 1.250 Taxatlon and soclal securlty other creditors Total 13.2 Deferred Income Pleasa complete thls note If the charlty has deferred Income. Thls •ar Last ear Please oxplaln the rnasons why Income Is d•fwrnd. Movement In deferred Income account Thls year Last year Balance at tho Start of the roportlng porlod Amounts added In current perlod Amounts released to Income from prevlou8 p•rlods Balanco at the end of the reportlng perlod
Section C Notes to the accounts (cont) Note 14 Cash at bank and in hand Thls year Last year Short tenn cash Investmènts (less than 3 months maturfty date) Short term deposlts Cash at bank and on hand Other Total 10,710 10,710
Section C Noles to tho accounts Iconll Note 15 Cha funds 15.1 Detalls of materlal funds hold and movemonts durlng tho CURRENT reportlng perlod Pkne gfvo dot•lts of the mov•m•nts of m•tarlal IndNldualfvnds r•portlftg perlod together wfth a balan¢lng ffguro for rither fvnds.. Tho Tolalfvnds'fourn bglow Should rnconclle to Total funds'ln tho blanace $h8•t. ' Key.. PE- pgrnianont gndowmentlunds.. EE. gxpgndiblo vndowm8nt funds,. R- rostrktedlncome fvnds. In¢ludlng spectal trusts, of the ¢harlty,' and U- unrestrl¢ted funds Fund balan¢g9 brought forward Fund balan$ carried fonyard Type PE, EE RorUR' Galn• and losses Purpo8• and Restrlctlon8 In¢omo Expendlture Transf•rs Fund namos Unrestrictod fund8 NA 32.629 12,803 33.290 53.587 4,441 4.441 3.780 27,990 Reslllcled fuThJs Ic 73,215 Otherfunds PUr¢9S0 of assets Total Funds 45.432 73,21S 86.877 31.770
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Grassroots Enterprise for Social Inclusion and Poverty Relief - GESIPR On accounts for the year ended 4 December 2024 Charlty no (if any) 1156503 Set out on pages 9t028 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chaiity (Yhe Trust.) for the year ended 0411212024. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 18 September 2025 Name: Olushola Olalekan Shokunbi FCCA Relevant professlonal qualification{s) or body (if any): ACCA Address: Paul Victoria Accountants, 2nd Floor 134 South Street, Romford, Essex RM1 1TE