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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Accounts & Reports For the year ended 31 August 2023

MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Contents
For the year ended 31 August 2023
Pag
Legal and administrative information 1
Trustees’ report 2-4
Independent examiner’s report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the accounts 7-11

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Legal and Administrative Information

For the year ended 31 August 2023

Status:

The organisation is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 27 August 2010.

Company Number: 7359940 Charity Number: 1160098 Registered Office: 51 Corker Walk, Andover Estate, London, N7 7RY. Business Address: 51 Corker Walk, Andover Estate, London, N7 7RY.

Trustees: Ms Naida Sehovic - Chair
Ms Safiyo Gaal - Trustee
Ms Khadija Mohamed - Trustee
Ms Ikraan Dahir Ahmed - Trustee
Ms Lezanne Maree - Treasurer

Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC Leicester, LE87 2BB

Accountants:

Issa Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 40A Maygrove Road London, NW6 2EB

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Directors Report

For the year ended 31 August 2023

Objective

The objectives of Minority Matters Ltd are:

• Promotion of social inclusion of members of the community from ethnic minority backgrounds by preventing them from becoming socially excluded, relieving their needs and assisting them to integrate into British society.

Legal structure

The Minority Matters Ltd is a registered company limited by guarantee and is registered with Charities Commission.

Financial statements

The directors submit their reports and financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2023.

Policies:

Reserve policy:

The charity currently operates with minimal reserves. The directors are endeavouring to build up its donor base with a view to having reserves equal to 6 months operating expenditure.

Risk(s) review:

The directors have recently reviewed the major risks faced by the charity. This has resulted in efforts to raise unrestricted funds, increase charity’s donor base.

Responsibilities

Acting directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006.

Acting directors oversee preparation of financial statements, select suitable accounting policies and make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent to give the true state of affairs of the company.

Directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company. They are elected and replaced as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Directors Report (continued)

For the year ended 31 August 2022

Activities and Achievements

The charity is managed by five elected dedicated trustee members, committed to levelling the playing field and uplifting the communities we serve. The charity is staffed by 6-7 part-time staff and nine sessional workers. The office is open from Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

The Charity delivered the following projects during the past year:

Positive Alternative;

MM delivered fourty five hours per week, free enriched educational support to one hundred and twelve, black minority ethnic refugee (BMER) children and young people, majority of Somali background, including eleven children with special educational needs. Young people also benefited from career progression advice, fun cultural activities, as well as positive activities, which included a day trip to Phasels Wood Activity Centre, end of August 2023. They enjoyed archery, team building and other outdoor activities. MM also organised bowling and trampoline outings.

MM delivered revision classes during Easter holidays and three months of exam practices to year 6s and 11s. This has helped them achieve in their SATs exams and GCSEs exams.

Parent Champions Project, Community Outreach, Community Safety Meetings and Personal Development Training; The charity engaged 860 parents, community members and residents. This included 6 personal development training sessions, 3 community conversations and one community safety workshop, organised after the stabbing and killing of a 23-year-old Somali young man, on 30/08/2023.

The charity provided safe community space, support, responding to local issues/incidents and coordinated with Islington Council.

Special Mothers Project: The charity delivered 20 yoga sessions, 19 massage sessions to 25 Somali mothers, who have children with autism, disabilities and/special educational needs. The Charity also ran coffee mornings and provided 60 hours of one2one support with accessing services and helping the mothers get support from relevant council departments.

Campaigns to stop child criminal exploitation and continued to support isolated families, whose children have been groomed and criminally exploited for county lines drug dealing. Through holding a safeguarding conference, signposting to renowned solicitors, outreach and home visits, facilitated communications with LA and Police.

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Directors Report (continued)

For the year ended 31 August 2023

The charity secured funding from Together London and helped 45 families with the Cost-of-Living Crisis and distributed food/household vouchers.

The charity strengthened our partnerships with local organisations, including Mother Tongue and Supplementary School Partnerships, organised and participated in the International Mother Language Day where our young people performed a Somali song and traditional dance.

The charity continued to be an active member of the Mother Tongue and Supplementary Schools Partnerships and connected with schools, Jigsaw, Galbur Foundation, Al-Abrar Foundation, Islington Islamic Centre, funding recipients of the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and from Cripplegate Foundation.

The charity received funding from Islington Council, Cripplegate Foundation, The Ronson Foundation, The Leather Sellers Foundation, Cloudesley and Howden Group Foundation.

The charity helped community members to come together in times of loss of loved ones, supporting each other and tirelessly supporting the families directly affected. This was done through providing a safe space, cooking, and organising 4-community after funeral gatherings for women to pay their respect, and providing support in the family home. The charity also organised visits for council leader and community safety executive, and Somali community safety public meeting with Islington Council and Metropolitan Police, where Somali youth, residents and local Somali-led organisations shared their concerns and experiences.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:

.................................... Ms Naida Sehovic Chair

Date: 28 May 2024

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Independent examiner’s report

For the year ended 31 August 2023

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 6.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The 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.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

Issa Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 40A Maygrove Road London NW6 2EB

Date: 28 May 2024

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ending 31 August 2023

Notes
Incoming resources
From charitable activities
2
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable activities
3
Governance costs
4
Total Resources Expended
Net resources for the year
5
Fund balances at 31 August 2022
Fund balances at 31 August 2023		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2023
2022
funds
funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
7,295
99,033
106,328
178,980
7,295
99,033
106,328
178,980
6,900
137,335
144,235
148,950
-
1,032
1,032
1,860
6,900
138,367
145,267
150,810
395
(39,334)
(38,939)
28,170
450
44,007
44,457
16,287
845
4,673
5,518
44,457

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Balance Sheet

For the year ending 31 August 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7
Current Assets:
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:amounts falling
due within one year
8
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less current liabilities
Funds of the charity:
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds		 £
£
£
£
5,422
7,755
1,411
37,402
1,411
37,402
(1,315)
(700)
96
36,702
5,518
44,457
4,673
450
845
44,007
5,518
44,457
2023
2022

For the financial year 31 August 2023, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006; and no notice has been deposited under s476.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with s386 and preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to small companies' regime. The financial statements on pages 1 to 6 were approved by the board and signed on their behalf by:

………………………………..

Date: 28 May 2024

Ms Naida Sehovic Chair

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Notes to the Accounts

For the year ending 31 August 2023

1 Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Revised SORP 2015) and the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities.

Grants and donations are recognised on accruals basis.

Incoming resources are reported gross.

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT that cannot be recovered.

Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of those resources.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

Provision for depreciation of tangible fixed assets held by the charity is made at an annual rate of 25% on straight line basis.

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Notes to the Accounts

For the year ended 31 August 2023

2. Grants and Donations

L.B. of Islington (MTSSP)
L.B. of Islington PCCN program
The Constable Educational Trust
Cripplegate Foundation
Islington Refugee Forum
Child Care & Saturday school
Cloudesley
The Geral & Gail Ronson Family Foundation
The London Community
Howden Group Foundation
The Leathersellers Foundation
Givey Ltd
Other donations
Total Incoming Resources		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,000
350
1,945
7,295
7,295		 Restricted
Funds
£
7,667
49,366
-
19,500
-
-
7,500
-
10,000
5,000
-
-
-
99,033
99,033		 2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
7,667
9,333
49,366
52,216
-
100,001
19,500
5,000
-
3,000
-
1,785
7,500
-
-
5,000
10,000
-
5,000
-
5,000
-
350
1,025
1,945
1,620
106,328
178,980
106,328
178,980

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Notes to the Accounts

For the year ending 31 August 2023

3a. Direct Charitable Expenditure

Tutors & Support Staff
Books & materials
Wages & salaries
Project Management costs
Refreshments & travel
Volunteer costs
Training
Residential, outings and events
Project Vouchers
Activities & workshops
Publicity & promotions
3b. Support Costs
Postage & stationery
Insurance
Total Charitable Activities
4. Governance
Total Resources Expended
5. Net resources balance
Legal and Professional
Telephone & Internet
Rent and hall hire
Depreciation
Sundry expenses		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,040
235
1,967
425
3,233
6,900
6,900
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
6,900		 Restricted
Funds
£
22,374
12,102
2,775
41,499
30,750
4,658
3,660
3,940
5,846
7,531
2,156
44
137,335
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
137,335
Restricted
Funds
£
1,032
1,032
138,367		 2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
22,374
35,134
12,102
17,135
2,775
3,383
41,499
30,330
30,750
27,300
4,658
4,129
3,660
2,875
3,940
4,565
5,846
14,110
7,531
3,680
2,156
-
44
566
137,335
143,207
2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
1,040
1,330
235
235
1,967
1,162
425
8
3,233
3,008
6,900
5,743
144,235
148,950
2023
Total
2022
Total
£
£
1,032
1,860
1,032
1,860
145,267
150,810

Please note, that the deficit balance (£38,939) for this year was offset by the brought forward funds of £44,457 from previous year, and the overall net balance at the end of this accounting period is a surplus of £5,518.

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MINORITY MATTERS LTD

Notes to the Accounts

For the year ending 31 August 2023

6
Paid employees
6.1
Staff costs
Gross wages salaries and benefits in kind
6.2
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during
the year was:
Charitable activities
7
Tangible Fixed Assets
8
Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year
At 1 September 2022
Additions
Other Creditors
At 31 August 2023
Charged in the Year
31 August 2022
Depreciation
Net Book Value
At 31 August 2023
At 31 August 2023
Cost
At 1 September 2022		 2023
2022
£
£
41,499
30,330
41,499
30,330
2023
2022
Number
Number
6
6
6
6
Office
Equipment
Total
£
£
19,567
19,567
900
900
20,467
20,467
11,812
11,812
3,233
3,233
15,045
15,045
5,422
5,422
7,755
7,755
2023
2022
£
£
1,315
700
1,315
700

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