## **MINORITY MATTERS LTD** ## Accounts & Reports For the year ended 31 August 2025 ## MINORITY MATTERS LTD |Contents|| |---|---| |For the year ended 31 August 2025|| ||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| Page ## 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| |---|---|---|---| ||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 1 ## MINORITY MATTERS LTD Directors Report For the year ended 31 August 2025 ## _Objective_ The objectives of Minority Matters Ltd are: - Relief of poverty and unemployment; - Advancement of education and training; - 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. 2 ## 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** - 923 beneficiaries supported - 102 tuition sessions delivered to 85 children and young people - 36 wellbeing sessions for mothers of children with special needs - 8 young volunteers trained (aged 16–25), one receiving Islington Volunteer Award 2025 - 350+ people reached through community events (200 at Eid celebration, 150+ at Community Unity Day) - 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: - Football and mentoring (8 sessions for boys aged 11–16), combining sport with reflective discussions and a guided tour of Arsenal Stadium - Boxing (6 sessions developing discipline, focus and resilience) - Girls' swimming (6 female-only sessions building confidence in a supportive environment) - Girls' hiking trip from Dover to Deal, encouraging reflection and peer connection - Volunteering day in the South Downs National Park, offering hands-on environmental learning - 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: - Eid Celebration (June 2025) – over 200 attendees enjoyed henna, face painting, games and shared meals, celebrating cultural diversity in a safe environment - 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. 3 ## 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: - 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) - 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: - Cripplegate Foundation - London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Innovation Fund - Islington Council MTSSP - Islington Council Holiday Activities and Standing Together - The Grocers Charity - Go London-GLA - North Central London Training Hub (Primary Care) - Local Initiative Fund, Islington - 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: ..................................................... Ms Lezanne Maree Treasurer Date: 27[th] May 2026 4 ## 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: - examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act; - 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 - 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: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and - ● 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 _5_ ## **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**| |---|---|---|---| 6 MINORITV MATTERS LTD Balawe Sl*et Forthe yeare•b]ry31 Aug￿t 2025 2025 2024 No*s Tamwbk a&gcts 3.148 ikbto Cath at bank a￿1 9,X57 9.857 2256 5.156 Credi10￿ am(wntsfalling wAhii ycar (1.315) (1.315) Curren1A￿ts 8,542 3.841 TotalA&3ets IthTCmrre￿ liah.lili 8.542 6.989 Funds epfihe ch￿Tty." Rcsittd knjs Uwesitled 5,222 3,319 8,542 4,887 2.102 6.989 For ￿ f￿￿￿1Year 31 Ai]giBt 2025, th cotryjany w&8 CrtiL￿d *) cxcinplll)n from a￿art wxlcr $477 Compallts Aci 2￿￿. atyl t¥) bas beend¢￿Srt¢d s476. Tr¢ dKe¢lors acktknvkdge tt¢rresp)r6blirs con4)atry ke accoimtvgffcords whrh conyb wih s386 aThl rffcparj￿ aclo￿ts a tn aNI far vrw ofat&r5 a5 ai aKI ofttr F￿￿￿1yra[. awl or profft or fi)T ￿ fmaKnl year in acc0Tda￿e wih tFc Tequrenrnts ofsecixME 394 aNI 395 atd wih ts r￿urc￿￿1￿ of Coryanrs A(12￿ reknirg lo accowLs, w far Ls appkabk to trc con¥Jany. These accouts Ixvc been ryq)ared ￿ accordatte wtih ￿ ryOVi8XMk8 I to 6 werc awoved ly Ix)ard a￿Js1g￿d bchaKby: I)ak". 27 May 2026 'I're¥￿￿er ## **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. 8 ## **MINORITY MATTERS LTD** ## **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| |---|---|---|---| 9 ## **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| |---|---|---|---| 10 ## **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| |---|---| 11