ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 30-Sep-24 Charity Nurnber:1158242
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE For year ended 30 September 2024 Contents Page Charty Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Accountant Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 4-6 10t011
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE For the year ended 30 Sept8mber 2024 Charity Infornation Trustees= Saima Akhtsr Salma15haq Zareen Durrani Chair Treasurer Secretsry Charity Number.. 1158242 Principal Offio.. 88 Inkerman Street LLrton Bedfordshire LU1 1JD Website to nlre. .uk Accountant Vertex Accountants McKenzie House (Top Floor) 11(>112 Leagrave Road Luton Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU4 8HX Bank.. HSBC 63 George Street Luton Bedfordshire LU7 2AR
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 30 September 2024 The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 30 September 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wrth the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's Constttution. applicable law and the requirements of the Stalement of Recommended Practice. -Accounting and Reporting by Chartties" issued in March 2005. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: 'To act as a resource foryoung people in particular, but not exclusively those living in Luton and surrounding areas by providing advice and asSiStsn and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of: (a) improving the quality of life and supporting individual overcoming personal. social and other barriers- (bl advancing in life and helping. especially under represented communities by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; (c) advancing education for children, young people and their families. (dl providing training and olher a¢tivtties in the interests of capacity building and social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need because of their youth. age, infirmity or disability, language and cultural barriers, povety or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. Trusteos andlor prlncipal olTicers: The following officers of the charity have held office forlhe whole of the year. Saima Akhtar Chair Salma Ishaq Treasurer Zareen Durrani Secretary The trustees are eligible, in committee. to appoint additional trustees underlhe terms of the constitution. OSAC Staff: Azra Jan- Managerl Immigration Consultant Ali Shah - Welfare Advisor Rashida Begum - Project Administrator Julaiha Jabreen- Project Coordinatorl Benefits Advisor Maleeha Kiani - Senior Social Welfare advisor Naseem Begum- Befriending advisor Helena Syprou - Fitness Coach Samin Iqbal- Advisor
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 30 September 2024 OSAC Volunteers: Sanna Khan, Armaan Khan. Mahbuba Jahan, Juwariya Aji. Mohammed Saad, Naila Hanif OSAC Current Services: Our current activities and service include Ihe following weekly sessions and are open to anyone living in the area of benefit. Job Clubl Online facilities- Helping clientsto create CV, creating email accounts, register with universal Job-match or on to My work search. Basic help and support on how to use online search engines and how to apply forjobs. Befriending Telephone Service: We are running a befriending telephone line for anyone wanb'ng to call us. Offering this seNice 5 days a week 9-5pm. Running a parenting programme. helping support parents build resilience with their children, setting boundaries and building a better relationship with their loved ones. Started a mentoring programme support young males overcome their worries and help them towards their chosen goals. support with further education. training courses and apprenticeships. Healthy Living Project: Ladies only fitness classes which includes, circuit training, combat HIIT training, self-defence, legs bum tums, Zumba, and boxing. Other programmes Workshops on: Communicating effectively. Dealing with Debt How to manage Debt Welfare Reform Advlce Centre SupporL" Welfare Benefits New benefits claims, entitlement to benefft check income maximisalion disputes reconsiderations and appeals. Debt Houslng Advice.. Disrepair, Mortgage or Rent Arrears. Evictions, Aangernent to pay with creditors, Negotiating with third parties. Our service is accessible for anyone from the Luton, Bedfordshire area, we are a multilingual team and are happy to help and support any individual requiring the current Services we provide.
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE TRUSTEES REPORT For year ended 30 Septem bèr 2024 Revl¢w of Trnnwctlons and Flnandal Posltlon: Th9 financaal poslthm ollhe thaiity is very securevth n¢tftmd ¢f£338187.QO as of 30 Sertembèr 2024. Reserves Pollcy= One Stop Adw( & Training Centre requires a level of free reserves ttj safeguard the organisatbn, protect options for future development and to achieve the fdlowing: The ts10n to devèlop nav seNlces or aynd current onès in Itne the changing needs of th¢ mMunIty.
To ensure that delays in the receipt of expethd income do not IntsTrupt servle66 or caus8 serious financial difficulty for the charfty. The ablllty ts survive unexpe(ed setba¢s and problems arislng from Internal or exiemal Causes. One Stop Advice & Training Centre wlll hold £50000 in re6erves a minimum so that rent, and part 8taff c08tare covered whi18t looking atsecurlng future funding opuans. Re8erves can only b8 spent when the charfty h88 no fundlng c#)ming Fn from any fund8r8 or service181 agreements. Reserve po15cyvAJI b6 revlewed annually atthe Annual General Meefing St4l•ment of Trnsteeg, Regpornlbllfths: Under Charilsès Act 2011, the ITUStees are requTred to prepare a statemant of accounts for each financial yoar. whith gives a tru¢ and falr vittw of thè state of affairs of the charlty at the end of the fin8nd81 yo•r and ofthe IrmIng recoursès in tho year. In preparfng tha The trustees aro required to: 8alect sulteble accountlng pollcles and •ppty th8m consistenty, make judgements and 88timatys that are rea$ble and prudart state whether appIlble accounting skndath and statèmènts of r0MMended practiGe h88 been followed, subJeLt to any *rial departures dSgctcsed and explained the statsrnents of ac(xJurrts. prepare the fIn8nd Stytsments on the golng concam basis unle86 It Is InapproprAte to presume that the charlty hlll conllnue Rs operations. The trustees a responslb18 for keeping proper accounllng records whlch di8dose with feasonabl8 aracY at any tlrne the finan¢lal poslt5on of tho charity at trAt tiffÉJ and to enabb the trusta88 to ensure that any statement of ac¢ount prepared tythem complies with the regulations under section 130 of the Charitss Act 2011.They are also responsible for safeg(rarding the &8sets of the trust and hence forlaklng reasonablg Stops for tho proventl¢n and detsctlon of fraud and other irregularlties. Approved by the Trtthes on 6th N0mb8r2o24 and signed on their behaff Saima Akhtsr Chalr
Report to the trustees on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE For year ended 30 September 2019 Charity No:1158242 I have examined Ihe accounts on page 7 to 11, which have been prepared based on accounting policies set out on page 10. Respective responsibilities of trustee5 and examiner The Charity's truslees are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts. The charity's trustee5 consider th31 an audit is not required for this year under Section 44 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility to.. examine the accounls under Section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the general directs'ons given by the charity Commission {under section 14515)(bl of the Charities Act) and to state whether particular matlers have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examinerfs 8tatement My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes review of the accounling 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 the trustees conceming any such matters. The ProdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statements In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me any reasonable cause lo believe that, in any material respect, the requirements have not been met.. to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord lo the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Vertex Accountants McKenzie House (Top Floor) 110-112 Leagrave Road Luton Bedfordshire United Kingdom LU4 8HX
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Foryear ended 30 September 2024 Notss Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund5 2024 2023 Incoming Resources Grants & Donations 7.6d5 404.504 412.189 228,634 Resources Expended Charitable activities Governance Costs 290,390 290,390 800 175,730 800 800 Total Resources Expended Net Incoming I (Outgoing Resources) 6,885 114,114 120,999 52,104 Rèconciliation of Funds: Total funds. brought forward Total funds, carried fomard 14 248 202 940 217 188 338 187 165 084 217 188
ONE STOPADVICE &TrAINING CENTRE Balance Sheet For earended 30 Sp mber2024 2W23 Flxod atssots Tanglbl8 assds 1156 Gu nt Assets Cash in hand and at Bank 21 Debtors-PrepayTrvts 1200 12(10 Amounts falllng du• *lthln OM yr Net Ag$6ts Unrestrlcted funds Restrfct8d funds Total fijnds, broughtfiywarnl 6,885 114,114 51,898 33 These Accounts wern approved bythe Trustees on 6th Tr4bvember 2024. Salrna Akhtsr Chaff of the Management Commlttee Salma15haq The notes on pages 10 lo 11 form part of th8se ac£ounts
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CENTRE Notes to the A¢counts For year ended 30 September 2024 1. Accounting Policies The followng accounting poliues have been used consislentty in dealiro with items thich are considered rnatenal in Telab"on lo the financial statements. 1.1 Basis of Accountlng The financial stslements have prepared under the historical cost convents.on and in accOrL1an wth the applicable Accounting Standards, the Staternent of Recommended Praclice"Accounts"ng a¢KI Repong by Charities. published in March 2005. The principal accoLtnling policies adopled in the preparation of Ihe financial slalernenls are sel out below. 1.2 Incomlng Resources Voluntsry ineome and donations are nduded in incoming resourceswhen they are receivable, except when the dornrs specify that they musl be used in future accounting periods or donoTS' ¢onditions have not been fulfilled. Ihen the incorne is deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross. wlh the associated costs induded in fundraising costs. 1.3 Rosourtss Expended All expenditure is accounted loron an bcfflials basis an¢J has been listed under headings Ihat aggregatè all the costs related lo the acliwly. Where eosls eannol be direcuy attrTriNJled they have been allocatèd lo acliwlies on basis consislenl vith the use of the resources. Direct costs, including directty allribulaNe salaries, 8re allocated on an actual basis to the key strategic area5 ol aclivjty. Overheads and other salaries are allocated bets%Een expenses headings, based on time spent. Goveinance costs are those incurred in nneth)nWlth the managernenl ofthe One Stop Advice & Trainin9 Centre assets, organisalional adminislralion and compliance wlh consts'lutional and stslulory requirernents. 1.4 Tangibl8 fixèd assets and dopr•¢tJtlon Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capiièlisèd and indudèd al cost including any incidental cost8 ol acquisitson Depreciglion is provKied on lumilure & equiwent al the r8le of 20% on cost. 2, Grant and Donatlons un81ctOd Funds Restrfcted Funds 2024 2023 Beds & Lulon Cornmunrty Foundat PTC-CCLORS Justice Collaborat LBC People's Health Trust Active Ltsn Main Grants National Heritage Loitery Other Poslcode NewJhbour KFC Foundation 53.5rx) 31,708 51.000 27112 10700 15077 190408 53,5 31,708 51,000 27112 10700 15077 190408 20.000 17,000 69243 6420 24890 69110 18,965 1,006 7,685 25.000 25.ClJO 10
ONE STOP ADVICE & TRAINING CETr¥fRE Notes to the Accounts For year ended 30 September 2024 8a51s of Training & Allocattm Development 2,024 2023 3. Cost olcharitable activities Telephone and fax Rent and Utilities Advertising and PR Insurance Printing, Postage and Stslionary Membership & Affiliation Fees Trdining Events and activthes Other legal and prof Consultancy lees Volunteers Expenses Employers Nl Software Repai[5 and maintenanceEqLupnKnl Sessional wothers Bank charges Travel and sub5i51ence Depreciation Wages and salaries Direcl Direct Direct Direct Difecl 479 10.208 159 479 10,208 159 668 5,586 733 7,34 12,253 961 28,603 10,399 10.061 770 B,239 7.685 60 3,435 289 182.462 473 9,089 320 594 2,725 733 5.550 5,016 1,051 26,433 2,620 5.586 733 7.340 12.253 961 28,603 10,3g9 10,(1 770 8,239 7.685 Drect D¥ect threct Dire Dired Direct Dwed D¥ect D¥ect Dwect 13,518 9,530 60 1.488 361 95,823 3,435 289 182.462 4. Tanglbl¢ Flxèd Assets Planl and machinery Furnlturo and Equipmoftt Total Cost Al 1 October 2023 Additions during the year As al Ju beptemtser 2U24 4.907 1.964 6.871 Deprecl¥tlon Al 1 October 2023 Charge for the year As 0130 September 2024 3,8S9 210 1,567 79 5426 289 N•t Book Valu05 Al l October 2023 AS at 1 October 2024 1,048 397 1,445 5. Creditor8.' amounts falling due Ac¢ruals 2,024 2023