2021-09-30-accounts - Simplegifts: Unitarian Centre For Social Action

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162404

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021 for SIMPLE GIFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION

EARL & GREY ACCOUNTANTS Docklands Business Centre 10-16 Tiller Road London E14 8PX

SIMPLE GIFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

	Page
Report of the Trustees	1
Independent Examiner's Report	2
Community Benefit	3-4
Statement of Financial Activities	5
Balance Sheet	6
Notes to the Financial Statements	7-8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities	9

SIMPLE GIFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTI Balan Sheet 8mber 2021 30.9.21 Total funds 30.9.20 Totsl funds Notes Unrestricted fund Restricted fund CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 42115 3446 45561 14616 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year -1300 -1300 -550 NET CURRENT ASSETS 40815 3446 44261 14066 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 40815 44261 14066 NET ASSEtS 40815 44261 14066 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 40815 3446 14066 TOTAL FUNDS 44261 14066 The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Trustees on .. and were signed on its behalf by: Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of SIMPLE GIFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION

I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021 set out on pages four to seven.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the 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 statements below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

RAZAUL KABIR ACCA IFA MIPA EARL & GREY ACCOUNTANTS Docklands Business Centre 10-16 Tiller Road London E14 8PX

Date: 26/07/2022................................

SIMPLE GIFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION Community Benefit

Charitable objects

To further or benefit the residents of Bethnal Green, East London and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

in furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:

to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.

To provide the necessary facilities for the daily care, recreation and education of children and young people during out of school hours and school holidays
To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people through:
The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically deprived community of Bethnal Green, East London in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
Such other charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.

SimpleGifts fulfils its charitable objects by offering programming to benefit the local community, including children, parents, elderly people, new immigrants and socially isolated local residents.

Our programmes include the opportunity for those who are digitally excluded, without internet access and IT equipment to use at our weekly Tech Club. We restarted our community lunches as a route to reconnect with local communities tackling social isolation and loneliness. It facilitated the sharing of cultures through food and helped in creating new social bonds.

ESOL classes were resumed from our centre and this enabled local residents, new migrants to improve their skills and experiences, develop new friendships and to further their integration in society.

In partnership we provided a monthly foodbank to those in need including local communities, the homeless, migrants and refugees who were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

We have continued to consult the communities on the issues that are important to them and to create a positive environment for local social action on which they take a lead.

Achievements and Performance

Up until the disruption due to the pandemic, we had continued to fulfil our mission through a programme of activities that have deepened existing partnerships and welcomed new service users. However due to further Covid-19 restrictions in 2020/2021 our regular programme of activities was disrupted. We continued to support local communities during these challenging times and this included the provision of information, advice and guidance and services which met the needs of vulnerable communities.

During the various periods of lockdown, we continued to signpost those in need to local services which enabled them to receive support with welfare, address health issues (physical and emotional), help with employability and food support. Though the Tech Club we supported those that were digitally excluded, we created a partnership to provide a monthly foodbank, our community lunches enabled local people to develop social connections with others and offered local people to build their skills and confidence through volunteering.

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Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Unrestricted fund Restricted fund £ £ INCOMING RESOURCES Grants: LB Tower Hamlets 19485 - LB Tower Hamlets - Small grants - 4924 City Bridge Trust - 9715 ELATT 2500 - ICS - - LDPA 2000 - 23985 14639 Other income: Donations 670 Rental income 6491 31146 14639 RESOURCES EXPENDED Operating costs 3647 11193 Governance costs 750 - Total resources expended 4397 11193 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 26749 3446 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 14066 - TOTAL FUNDS C/F 40815 3446	30.9.21 30.9.20 Total funds Total funds £ £ 10000 - - 2550 4231 3000 38624 19781 670 2179 6491 4706 45785 26666 14840 17441 750 550 15590 17991 30195 8675 14066 5391 44261 14066	30.9.21 30.9.20 Total funds Total funds £ £ 10000 - - 2550 4231 3000 38624 19781 670 2179 6491 4706 45785 26666 14840 17441 750 550 15590 17991 30195 8675 14066 5391 44261 14066
		19781 2179 4706
		26666 17441 550
		17991 8675 5391
		14066

IMPLE IFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL A TION Re rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2021 The truste8s pr8sent their rewt with the financial ststements of the rknrÉty for the year ended 30 September 2021. The trustses have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended practi (SORP)'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. issued in March 2005. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Reglstered Charlty numbor 1162404 Princlpal address SIMPLE GIFTS: UNITARIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION 117 MANSFORD STREET LONDON E2 6LX Trustees Rev. Man Whitell (Chairperson) Roy Clark (Secretary) Ann Howell (Trustee) Independent examlner RAZAUL KABIR ACCA IFA MIPA EARL & GREY ACCOUNTANTS Docklands Business Centre 10-16 TilLqr Road London E14 8PX STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The tharity is controlled by its goveming document. a constitution and constitutes an incorporated charlty. Risk management The trustees have a duty to idenlify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in pla to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Approved by order of the board of trustees on behalf by: signed on its Trustee

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

For the year ended 30 September 2021, the charity team (Trustees, Chief Executive, Management Committee, Project Leaders, Fundraisers and Volunteers) have spent considerable personal time voluntarily without receiving any remuneration or other benefits.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2020 nor for the year ended 30 September 2021.

3. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

	30.9.21	30.9.20
	£	£
Trade creditors	1300	550

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

4. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS	At 1.10.20 £ 14,066 - 14,066 Incoming resources £ 31,146 14639 45,785	Net movement in funds £ 26,749 3446 30,195 Resources expended £ 4,397 11193 15,590	At 30.9.21 £ 40815 3,446
			44,261
			Movement in funds £ 26,749 3,446
			30,195

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Total funds £	30.9.20 UNRESTRICTED £ 10,000 - - 2,550 4,231 3,000 19,781 2,179 4,706 6,885 26,666 12684 1679 1,776 703 350 78 - 100 1231 71 550 17,991 8,675	30.9.20 UNRESTRICTED £ 10,000 - - 2,550 4,231 3,000 19,781 2,179 4,706 6,885 26,666 12684 1679 1,776 703 350 78 - 100 1231 71 550 17,991 8,675
38624 670 6491	2,179 4,706
45785 15,590	12684 1679 1,776 1231 71 550
		26,666 17,991



30,195		8,675