MINORITY MATTERS LTD
Accounts & Reports
For the year ended 31 August 2025
MINORITY MATTERS LTD
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| For the year ended 31 August 2025 | |
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| 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 2025
The organisation is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 27 August 2010.
Status: 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 |
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| 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 2025
Objective
The objectives of Minority Matters Ltd are:
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Relief of poverty and unemployment;
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Advancement of education and training;
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Promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit;
• 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 2025.
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 2025
Activities and Achievements
Minority Matters Ltd is led by five trustees and supported by 6–7 part-time staff and sessional workers. The office is open Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. During the year ended 31 August 2025, the charity directly supported 923 beneficiaries from BAME and refugee communities through educational, wellbeing, youth engagement and community cohesion activities.
Impact at a Glance
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923 beneficiaries supported
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102 tuition sessions delivered to 85 children and young people
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36 wellbeing sessions for mothers of children with special needs
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8 young volunteers trained (aged 16–25), one receiving Islington Volunteer Award 2025
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350+ people reached through community events (200 at Eid celebration, 150+ at Community Unity Day)
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80 attendees at "From Crisis to Change" conference on knife crime and exploitation
Positive Alternative – Education and Early Intervention
We delivered weekly mathematics, English and Science tuition to 85 children and young people from BMER backgrounds across 102 sessions. Personalised support reinforced key concepts, boosted confidence and improved engagement. Improved attainment was evidenced through SATs and GCSE results.
Beyond academics, we provided enrichment through:
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Football and mentoring (8 sessions for boys aged 11–16), combining sport with reflective discussions and a guided tour of Arsenal Stadium
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Boxing (6 sessions developing discipline, focus and resilience)
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Girls' swimming (6 female-only sessions building confidence in a supportive environment)
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Girls' hiking trip from Dover to Deal, encouraging reflection and peer connection
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Volunteering day in the South Downs National Park, offering hands-on environmental learning
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Educational visits including Arsenal Stadium tour
These activities promoted confidence, teamwork, leadership and emotional wellbeing. Volunteering and Youth Development: Building Our Future Generations Eight young people aged 16–25 gained volunteering and training opportunities, supported by alumni mentors, professionals and Parent Champion volunteers. One young volunteer received the Islington Volunteer Award 2025 in recognition of their outstanding community contribution. This initiative strengthened youth leadership, employability and civic participation.
Parent Champions and Community Engagement
The Parent Champions project continued to engage local families through personal development training, community conversations and safeguarding awareness sessions. We worked closely with parents, community leaders and statutory services to strengthen community cohesion and provide safe spaces for discussion and support.
Two major community events celebrated diversity and unity:
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Eid Celebration (June 2025) – over 200 attendees enjoyed henna, face painting, games and shared meals, celebrating cultural diversity in a safe environment
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Community Unity Day (Summer 2025) – over 150 residents participated in sports activities, games, food and cultural celebration, fostering trust and connection across the community
Special Somali Mums Support Plus
The charity continued supporting Somali mothers of children with disabilities, autism and special educational needs. A total of 36 yoga, massage and wellbeing sessions were delivered alongside coffee mornings and peer support opportunities.
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MINORITY MATTERS LTD
Directors Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 August 2025
These sessions provided mothers with opportunities to relax, reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and connect with others facing similar challenges.
Bereavement and Emotional Wellbeing Support
The charity organised bereavement support activities for women and families affected by loss, including:
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Girls' pottery sip and paint session, creating a supportive environment for young women experiencing grief and emotional difficulties, encouraging creativity, peer support and emotional resilience (sponsored by Islington's Standing Together)
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Bereavement dinner and community counselling session (December 2024), bringing mothers together for mutual support
County Lines and Criminal Exploitation Awareness
Minority Matters continued its work supporting families affected by grooming, drugs and criminal exploitation. In April 2025, the charity organised the "From Crisis to Change: Parents, Drugs and the Fight Against Knife Crime" conference in partnership with community organisations and statutory agencies. The event brought together 80 participants including parents, community members, youth services, police representatives, an MP and local stakeholders to raise awareness and strengthen safeguarding responses to exploitation and youth violence. This event was funded by the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Innovation Fund.
Partnerships and Community Collaboration
The charity maintained partnerships with local organisations and community groups including Mother Tongue & Supplementary Schools Partnership (MTSSP), Jigsaw, Galbur Foundation, Al-Abrar Foundation, Islington Islamic Centre, Islington Youth Services, London Youth, Wipers and Andover Community Centre. Continued collaboration with local authorities, schools, funders and community organisations enabled the charity to deliver culturally responsive services and strengthen support networks for vulnerable families and young people.
Acknowledgement of Funding and Contributions
The charity gratefully acknowledges financial and in-kind support from its funders, donors, trustees, staff, volunteers and community partners, including:
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Cripplegate Foundation
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London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Innovation Fund
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Islington Council MTSSP
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Islington Council Holiday Activities and Standing Together
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The Grocers Charity
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Go London-GLA
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North Central London Training Hub (Primary Care)
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Local Initiative Fund, Islington
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Wipers Youth
These contributions enabled Minority Matters Ltd to continue delivering vital educational support, youth activities, wellbeing programmes and community cohesion initiatives throughout the year. This report was approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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Ms Lezanne Maree Treasurer Date: 27[th] May 2026
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MINORITY MATTERS LTD
Independent examiner’s report
For the year ended 31 August 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2025, 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:
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examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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● to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met;
Issa Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 40A Maygrove Road London NW6 2EB
Date: 27 May 2026
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MINORITY MATTERS LTD
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ending 31 August 2025
| 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 Fund balances at 31 August 2024 Fund balances at 31 August 2025 |
Unrestricted funds £ 31,754 31,754 30,537 - 30,537 1,217 2,102 3,319 |
Restricted funds £ 102,364 102,364 99,403 2,626 102,029 335 4,887 5,222 |
2025 2024 Total Total £ £ 134,119 203,974 134,119 203,974 129,940 201,892 2,626 611 132,566 202,503 1,553 1,471 6,989 5,518 8,542 6,989 |
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MINORITY MATTERS LTD
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ending 31 August 2025
1 Accounting Policies
- 1.1 Basis of accounting
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.
- 1.2 Incoming Resources
Grants and donations are recognised on accruals basis.
Incoming resources are reported gross.
- 1.3 Resources Expended
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.
- 1.4 Depreciation
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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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 August 2025
2. Grants and Donations
| L.B. of Islington (MTSSP) L.B. of Islington PCCN program L.B. of Islington (holiday activities) VRU Innovation Fund Cripplegate Foundation Parents school Contributions BA Better World Community Fund Cloudesley Money4you The London Community Primary Care (North Central London Training Hub) Go London Wipers Youth VRU MOPAC The Grocers Charity Excellent Academy Other donations Total Incoming Resources |
Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - 13,250 16,492 - - - - - - - - - 2,012 31,754 31,754 |
Restricted Funds £ 12,000 35,333 12,250 6,226 - - - - - - 1,750 24,585 - - 5,000 5,220 - 102,364 102,364 |
2025 Total 2024 Total £ £ 12,000 3,000 35,333 45,961 12,250 - 6,226 60,560 13,250 10,500 16,492 18,733 - 11,100 - 13,000 - 20,000 - 10,150 1,750 - 24,585 - - 2,900 - 3,890 5,000 - 5,220 - 2,012 4,180 134,119 203,974 134,119 203,974 |
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MINORITY MATTERS LTD
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ending 31 August 2025
3a. Direct Charitable Expenditure
| Tutors & support staff Books & materials Wages & salaries Project Management costs Rocket Science repayment Refreshments & travel Volunteer and sessional costs Training Residential, outings and events Project Vouchers Activities & workshops Youth and support 3b. Support Costs Postage & stationery Insurance Total Charitable Activities 4. Governance Total Resources Expended Legal and Professional Telephone & Internet Rent and hall hire Depreciation Sundry expenses |
Unrestricted Funds £ 11,064 11,200 1,196 - - - - - - - - - - 23,460 Unrestricted Funds £ 1,739 235 871 1,085 3,148 7,077 30,537 Unrestricted Funds £ - - 30,537 |
Restricted Funds £ - 4,352 - 46,737 - - 5,366 7,839 1,450 7,476 - 13,674 12,509 99,403 Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - 99,403 Restricted Funds £ 2,626 2,626 102,029 |
2025 Total 2024 Total £ £ 11,064 27,849 15,552 14,299 1,196 9,694 46,737 63,631 - 17,500 - 16,786 5,366 6,581 7,839 4,078 1,450 7,664 7,476 7,545 - 4,325 13,674 15,317 12,509 - 122,863 195,269 2025 Total 2024 Total £ £ 1,739 1,190 235 188 871 1,643 1,085 38 3,148 3,564 7,077 6,623 129,940 201,892 2025 Total 2024 Total £ £ 2,626 611 2,626 611 132,566 202,503 |
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Notes to the Accounts
For the year ending 31 August 2025
| 5 Paid employees 5.1 Staff costs Gross wages salaries and benefits in kind 5.2 Number of employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: Charitable activities 6 Tangible Fixed Assets 7 8 Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year Cost At 1 September 2024 At 1 September 2024 Additions Other Creditors At 31 August 2025 Charged in the Year 31 August 2024 Depreciation Net Book Value At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2025 Trade Debtors Debtors and prepayments |
2025 2024 £ £ 46,737 41,499 46,737 41,499 2025 2024 Number Number 5 7 5 7 Office Equipment Total £ £ 21,757 21,757 - - 21,757 21,757 18,609 18,609 3,148 3,148 21,757 21,757 - - 3,148 3,148 2025 2024 £ £ - 2,900 - 2,900 2025 2024 £ £ 1,315 1,315 1,315 1,315 |
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