## **POVERTY CONCERN**
A Registered Company Limited by Guarantee
## And a Registered Charity
_‘’Fighting Poverty and Social Exclusion’’_
## FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30[th] June 2026
Company Number: 06948850 Charity Number: 1163477
## **POVERTY CONCERN Year ending 30[th] June 2026**
Company Number: 06948850 Charity Number : 1163477
## **Address:**
Angel Community Centre Raynham Road Edmonton, London N18 2JF
## **Trustees:**
Mr: Ibrahim M Issaq Ms: Khadija Y Mohamud Mr: Osman Addow – Retired 22/06/2026 Ms: Khadijia Yussuf Ms: Qadra Ali
## **Governing document:**
The organisation is operated under the rules of its Memorandum of Articles and Association.
## **Bankers:**
Lloyds Bank
## **Independent Examiner:**
TACTS Accountant Chartered Certified Accountant 61 Fountains Crescent London, N14 6BD
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## **POVERTY CONCERN**
## **FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS**
# **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[TH] JUNE 2026**
## **CONTENTS**
## **Pages**
## **4-11. Directors’ & Trustees’ report**
**12. Independent Examination**
**13. Income and Expenditure Accounts**
**14. Balance Sheet**
## **15-17. Notes to the Accounts**
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## **POVERTY CONCERN**
## **Report of the Directors and Trustees for the year ended 30[th] June 2026**
The trustees are pleased to present their annual directors’ report for the year ending 30[th] June 2026 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)
## **ORGANISATION OVERVIEW**
Established in 2009, Poverty Concern UK aims to relieve poverty, improve health and education, and promote the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers living in LBs Enfield, Haringey, and surrounding boroughs. Most of our service users are people from BAME communities, mainly those from the Horn of Africa (i.e., Somalia, Djibouti, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia), but also from North Africa (e.g., Algeria, Morocco) and the Middle East (e.g., Iraqi Kurds). These are communities that have a history of high rates of youth crime and distrust/suspicion of the police. One of our biggest strengths is that we are a community organisation formed and run by community members. All our trustees, staff and volunteers come from the BAME and migrant communities as our service users, meaning that we understand these communities’ social and cultural aspects and our organisation is wellknown and trusted by them.
We deliver a wide range of services including employment skills training, Police Recruitment, debt, and welfare advice, Homelessness, ESOL, and Saturday Supplementary school classes for children and young people. Between May 2023 and October 2023, we successfully delivered two Events of police Recruitment Funded by the Government and this year 2024 an event hate / Anti-Knife Crime project funded by the local authority through Enfield voluntary Action.
## **Principal Activity and objects**
Poverty Concern works in the most deprived area in the London Borough of Enfield – Upper Edmonton, Edmonton Green, Lower Edmonton Wards (Enfield) and Tottenham (Haringey). We provide community programmes to support Refugees and Migrant families, adults, children and young people. We specialise in work with BAME mainly, communities from Horn of Africa and Middle East such as Somalian, Ethiopian and Eritrean communities, but we serve the whole National and local Refugees and migrant community. The families we serve confront chronic problems, caused by benefit caps, cost of living, Housing crisis, problems with claiming universal credit, eviction and homelessness, disrepair, debt, high energy bill, and the impact of drug/knife/gang crime.
## **Message from the Chair**
It gives me magnificent pleasure to present this Annual Report as we celebrate another successful year for Poverty Concern. Our organisation has now been serving local communities for 17 years, and during that time we have remained committed to supporting refugees, migrants and disadvantaged families across Enfield, Haringey, and the surrounding areas.
As a community organisation led by people who have made the UK their home for many years, we understand the challenges our communities face and are proud to provide
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services that promote inclusion, opportunity, and resilience. Throughout the past year, we have continued to make a positive difference through our education, employment, and energy advice projects, as well as the many other support services we provide.
These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, outreach workers, project managers, and fundraisers, who have worked tirelessly to support those most in need. I would also like to thank our trustees, partners and funders for their continued commitment and support. It has been a privilege to serve as Chair during a year in which Poverty Concern has continued to grow, strengthen its partnerships and expand its impact within the community.
The challenges facing our communities remain significant. Rising housing costs, the cost-ofliving crisis and increasing energy bills continue to place enormous pressure on many of the families we support. These issues reinforce the importance of our work and our determination to continue providing practical advice, guidance and opportunities that help people improve their lives.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to securing the funding needed to sustain and develop our services. Together with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the communities we serve, we will continue working to reduce poverty, improve opportunities and build stronger, more resilient communities.
Thank you to everyone who has helped bring Poverty Concern's vision to life over the past year. Your support continues to make a lasting difference.
## **Summary of work undertaken this year**
During the year, Poverty Concern continued to respond to the changing needs of local communities across Enfield and Haringey. As the impact of the cost-of-living crisis continued to affect many families, we focused our efforts on supporting those most at risk, including refugees and migrants, single mothers, older people, disabled residents, and low-income households.
Alongside delivering our two major funded projects, our staff and volunteers provided a wide range of additional support services. These included welfare and debt advice, housing and homelessness support, food bank referrals, immigration advice, employment support for women, interpretation services, children's education support, and guidance on managing rising household energy costs. We also worked closely with local and national organisations to ensure our clients could access the most appropriate support available.
This was also a successful year for organisational development. We strengthened our relationships with the Greater London Authority, the Mayor's Office, Enfield Council, and a range of voluntary sector partners. These partnerships enabled us to secure significant funding to expand our services, including grant from the Greater London Authority to deliver the Skills for Londoners Community Outreach Programme, National Lottery grant from October 2024 to October 2026, provide energy advice and cost-of-living support grant from the London Borough of Enfield to deliver community safety activities aimed at increasing awareness of hate crime and knife crime among young people and improving community cohesion.
The Trustees also recognise the dedication of our staff and volunteers throughout the year. In addition to delivering frontline services, the team continued to develop their skills through professional training, strengthened our fundraising activities, maintained effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary organisations, and successfully managed the organisation's day-to-day operations. Their commitment has enabled Poverty Concern to continue delivering trusted, community-led services to those who need them most.
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**The following sections provide an overview of the principal projects delivered during the year.**
## **1.Skills for Londoners Community Outreach Programme**
During the year Poverty Concern delivered the Skills for Londoners Community Outreach Programme, funded by the Greater London Authority.
The project was designed to increase participation in adult education by helping disadvantaged residents understand the wide range of learning opportunities available across London and supporting them to access courses that could improve their employment prospects.
The project exceeded our expectations and was a remarkably successful initiative. Throughout the year many people approached us seeking employment, CV support, and advice about training opportunities, and we were pleased to respond directly to these needs through the project. Our outreach strategy played a significant role in this success. Leaflets distributed at the local mosque, together with regular visits to colleges, libraries, Job Centres and other community venues, helped introduce Poverty Concern to residents and resulted in a steady flow of referrals.
We found that many people wanted to pursue education and employment opportunities but lacked the confidence or knowledge to apply independently. Many participants were receiving Universal Credit and felt anxious about finding work. We provided tailored guidance, reassurance and practical support while developing strong partnerships with organisations including Intech Centre, North London Business Hub, and Capital City College to improve future opportunities.
One of the most valuable tools we developed was our Partnership Tracker. This helped us identify colleges across Enfield and neighbouring boroughs, understand which courses were funded, by the Mayor of London and build relationships with education providers. It enabled us to match participants with suitable courses close to their homes, reducing travel barriers. We also attended a Greater London Authority networking event, where we shared experiences with other organisations and gained valuable ideas for encouraging greater participation in numeracy alongside ESOL learning.
The project enabled us to strengthen our relationships with local education providers. Meetings with representatives from local colleges allowed us to explain the needs of our participants and discuss the courses available. Providers showed a willingness to adapt future provision by considering course content, delivery times, and accessibility, and later visited our offices to continue these discussions.
One area we found especially valuable was supporting participants to access Skills Bootcamp courses. These free, flexible training programmes provide adults with practical, industry-specific skills that can lead to better employment opportunities. Encouraging participants to enrol required careful planning, as many faced childcare responsibilities, family commitments or other personal circumstances that made committing to training difficult. Rather than placing pressure on them, we provided clear information about the opportunities available, explained how the courses could improve their employment prospects, and supported them to make informed decisions in their own time. Through our partnership with Capital City College, we identified Skills Bootcamp courses starting in January that provided more accessible options for participants who had previously been unable to commit. Through our partnership with the Intech Centre, we referred participants to the Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence Skills Bootcamp.
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Overall, the project demonstrated the value of community outreach, strong partnerships, and personalised support. By listening to participants' needs and adapting our approach, we increased engagement, improved access to education and employment opportunities, and established a solid foundation for future growth and collaboration.
## **Project outcomes**
During the project we successfully:
- Increased awareness of adult education opportunities across local communities.
- Supported disadvantaged residents to access education and employment advice.
- Built strong partnerships with colleges and training providers.
- Helped participants enrol on skills, vocational and employment programmes.
- Improved participants' confidence and understanding of available opportunities.
- Established sustainable referral pathways with education providers.
## **2. Energy Advice Project**
This year Poverty Concern also delivered an Energy Advice Project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund with further support from the Enfield Voluntary Action Energy Champions Partnership fund.
The project responded directly to the growing impact of the cost-of-living crisis and rising household energy costs affecting residents throughout Enfield.
Project staff successfully completed accredited energy advice training to become Energy Champions, through an opportunity provided by Enfield Voluntary Action and Heet, a local energy and fuel poverty charity. Following the training, our energy champions made personalised home visits to vulnerable households experiencing fuel poverty.
Each visit began with an assessment of the property and a discussion with the resident about their circumstances, including energy bills, heating systems and any issues affecting their ability to keep their home warm and healthy. Many visits identified problems such as damp, black mould, poor heating performance, or uncertainty about managing household energy costs.
Following the assessment, residents received personalised advice on improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel bills. This included reviewing energy tariffs, explaining how to access support from energy suppliers and national schemes such as the Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments, and discussing affordable repayment options where appropriate.
Energy Champions also provided practical guidance on reducing energy consumption, including using heating controls more effectively, maintaining an efficient thermostat temperature, making use of heating timers, bleeding radiators, reducing draughts around doors and windows, using energy efficient LED lighting, and avoiding unnecessary electricity use from household appliances. The emphasis was on simple, low-cost changes that residents could begin implementing immediately.
Where more complex issues were identified, residents were referred for further support from Poverty Concern. Additional assistance included advice on energy bills and tariffs, help with damp and mould, referrals to specialist organisations and, where eligible, practical measures such as fuel vouchers, draught-proofing materials, radiator reflector panels, low-energy lighting, and support in reporting housing conditions to landlords.
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By combining practical advice with ongoing support, these home visits helped residents improve their understanding of household energy use, increase confidence in managing energy costs and identify longer-term solutions for living in warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient homes.
The project successfully adopted a person-centred approach that combined practical advice with education and ongoing support. The project highlighted that fuel poverty is not simply an issue of low income. Many residents also lack access to clear information about energy tariffs, heating controls, and available financial support. By providing practical, personalised advice, Poverty Concern has helped residents develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions about managing their homes more efficiently. Importantly, the project also strengthened our understanding of the challenges faced by local communities and provided valuable evidence to support future funding applications and partnership development.
## **Project outcomes**
The project enabled residents to:
- Better understand their household energy use.
- Reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
- Improve heating efficiency within their homes.
- Access financial support schemes and energy grants.
- Receive specialist referrals for complex housing and energy issues.
- Improve confidence in managing household energy costs.
## **3. Community Safety and Hate Crime Awareness Project**
Poverty Concern received a £5,000 grant from the London Borough of Enfield Community Safety Unit to deliver a community safety project aimed at reducing hate crime and knife crime among young people and strengthening relationships between local communities and the community safety unit in Edmonton.
The project sought to increase understanding of the causes of hate crime and knife crime, raise awareness of their impact, and encourage communities to work together to prevent violence and promote inclusion. Emphasis was placed on engaging young people and supporting positive relationships between residents, community organisations, and statutory services.
To achieve these aims, Poverty Concern delivered a programme of community workshops and awareness sessions for young people and their families. We collaborated closely with parents to discuss the risks facing young people, distributed information leaflets throughout the community, and organised opportunities for residents to meet with local police officers and representatives from Enfield Community Safety Unit. These sessions encouraged open discussion, improved communication between the community and public services, and helped build trust and confidence.
The project demonstrated the value of partnership working in addressing community safety issues. By bringing together residents, parents, community leaders, the police and Enfield Council, Poverty Concern helped increase awareness of hate crime and knife crime, encouraged early intervention, and contributed to building safer, more cohesive communities.
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## **Project Outcomes**
- Increased awareness of hate crime and knife crime among young people, parents, and the wider community.
- Improved understanding of the causes of hate crime and serious youth violence, and how these issues can be prevented.
- Strengthened communication and trust between residents, the police, and Enfield Community Safety Unit.
- Engaged parents in discussions about community safety, helping them recognise the risks facing young people and the signs of exploitation.
- Distributed information and guidance through community workshops and awareness leaflets, reaching a wide range of residents.
- Encouraged partnership working between community organisations, statutory agencies, and residents.
- Promoted stronger community cohesion by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to discuss shared concerns and solutions.
- Contributed to creating safer and more resilient communities across Enfield.
## **3. Conclusion**
The past year has demonstrated the continuing importance of Poverty Concern within the communities we serve.
Through our adult education and energy advice projects we have supported residents facing some of the most significant challenges arising from poverty, unemployment, and the rising cost of living. Our personalised, community-based approach has enabled us to reach individuals who might otherwise remain excluded from education, employment opportunities, and essential advice services.
None of this work would have been possible without the commitment of our trustees, staff, volunteers, funders, and partner organisations. We are grateful for their continued support and look forward to building on these achievements during the coming year.
## **About Poverty Concern**
Poverty Concern was established in 2009 to relieve poverty and improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged communities across the London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey, and surrounding areas by providing practical advice, education, advocacy, and community support.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, participate fully in society and achieve their potential regardless of their background or circumstances. We collaborate with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, including communities originating from Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti, North Africa, and the Middle East. Many of the individuals and families we support experience multiple forms of disadvantage, including unemployment, language barriers, financial hardship, poor housing, homelessness, and social isolation.
One of Poverty Concern's greatest strengths is that we are a community-led organisation. Our trustees, staff and volunteers come from many of the same communities as our service users, allowing us to build trusted relationships and provide culturally appropriate support. Alongside our project work, we continue to offer a broad range of community services including:
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- Employment and skills advice
- ESOL and adult learning support
- Welfare and debt advice
- Housing and homelessness support
- Energy advice
- Community safety initiatives
- Youth activities
- Police liaison and partnership
- Supplementary education for children and young people
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Our aim is not simply to respond to immediate needs, but to empower people to become more confident, independent, and economically secure.
## **Financial Review**
Poverty Concern’s main funding sources are restricted and non-restricted grants. Reserve’s policy and going concern: The Board has assessed the charity’s requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. As a result, the Board has approved a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed, should be held in reserve and maintained at a level which ensures that Poverty Concern’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The target reserve amount represents at least 6 months’ (26 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.
## **Our volunteers**
Poverty Concern is very involved in the community and relies on voluntary help. Around 5 volunteers assist with our on-going activities. We want to thank our volunteers for their loyal support and contribution committee members. The principles and main duties are the same in all cases. Trust and charity, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up.
We would like to thank all our Board Members, Staff, volunteers and all our service users who have given their energy and commitment to achieve Poverty Concern objectives. We would also like to thank our funders for their support.
## **Governance, Structure and Management**
Poverty Concern is a private limited company number **06948850** , governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. These are wholly based on the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity, which is registered with the Charity Commission (number 1163477. New Directors and Trustees are appointed by a resolution of the Directors passed at a special meeting of the Directors. Officers of the charity (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary) are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting and inducted by fellow Directors and Trustees and the Co-ordinator. The overall management of finance is the responsibility of all the Trustees acting on the recommendations of the Chairman, the Treasurer and the Secretary and the advice of the Co-ordinator. The Trustees form the Management Committee, which meets at least quarterly.
## **Public Benefit**
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
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## **Risk management**
The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
● an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity undertakes.
● the establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the annual review; and
● the implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise.
The Trustees constantly review risks relevant to the charity. Any risks identified are reported to the Trustees and decisions made on how to minimise risk.
## **Reserve’s policy and going concern**
The Board has assessed the charity’s requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation. As a result, the Board has approved a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed, should be held in reserve and maintained at a level which ensures that Poverty Concern’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. The target reserve amount represents at least 6 months’ (26 weeks) expenditure and will be reviewed annually.
## **Statement of Directors’ and Trustees’ Responsibilities**
The Companies Act 2006 requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company. Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members. The principles and main duties are the same in all cases. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and meeting the needs for which it has been set up.
We would like to thank all our Board Members, Staff, volunteers and all our service users who have given their energy and commitment to achieve Poverty Concern objectives. We would also like to thank our funders for their support.
Signed on their behalf all directors
Ibrahim M Issaq (Director)
25/07/2026
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## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Poverty Concern**
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30[th] June 2026, which are set out on pages 13 to 17.
## **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 the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by
- the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and • to state whether matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 (other than that disclosed below *) to indicate that:
- accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
- the accounts do not accord with such records:
- where accounts are prepared on an accrual’s basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not consistent with the Charities SORP (FRS102)
- any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts.
Date: 25/07/2026
## Tacts Accountant
## Chartered Certified Accountant
TACTS Accountant, 61 Fountains Crescent, Southgate, London N14 6BD
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**POVERTY CONCERN**||||||||||||
||**INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR**||**THE PERIOD ENDING 30TH JUNE 2026**||||||||||
||Notes
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
Voluntary Income Contribution
**Grants to charitable activities**
Greater London Authority
National Lottery Community Fund
Enfield Voluntary Action
London Borough of Enfield
**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
**RESOUCES EXPENDED**
Charitable Expenditure
(14)
**TOTAL RESOUCES EXPENDED**
**Net Incomings (outgoings)**
**FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD**
**FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**||**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
5,365
-
-
-
**5,365**
-
**-**
**5,365**|||**Restricted**
**Funds**
-
29,510
-
-
-
**29,510**
47,263
**47,263**
**(17,753)**|||**Total**
**Funds**
**2026**
£
5,365
29,510
-
-
-||**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
£
3,767
27,960
19,900
1,763
5,000||
||||||||||||||
||||||||||||||
|||||||||||**34,875**|**58,390**||
|||||||||||47,263|32,449||
|||||||||||**47,263**|**32,449**||
|||||||||**(12,388)**|||**25,941**||
|||||**8,389**|||**22,174**|**30,563**|||**4,622**||
||||||||||||||
|||||**13,754**|||**4,421**|**18,175 **|||**30,563**||
There were no recognised gains or losses for the above period other than those shown in the statement of financial activities for the above financial year. All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities.
_(The notes attached form parts of this financial statement)_
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## **POVERTY CONCERN**
||**BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE 2026**|**BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE 2026**|**BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE 2026**|**BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE 2026**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Notes
**Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets:**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Current Liability:**
Accruals
(12)
**Net Assets**
**As Represented By:**
Restricted Fund
(13)
Unrestricted Fund
**Total Funds**|**FUNDS**
**FUNDS**
**2026**
**2025**
£
£
-
-
18,625
31,013
450
450|||
||||**18,175**|**30,563**|
||||4,421
13,754|22,174
8,389|
||||**18,175**|**30,563**|
(The notes form part of this account)
The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477, and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The accounts were approved by the Directors on **25[th] July 2026** and signed on their behalf by: -
Mr Ibrahim M Issaq Director
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## **POVERTY CONCERN For the year ended 30[th] June 2026**
## **Notes to the account**
## **1. Accounting policies**
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
## _**Basis of preparation**_
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Poverty Concern meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
## **2. Cash Flow Statement**
The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 (revised) from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the company is small.
## **3. Income**
Income is recognised in the period to which it relates, unless specified otherwise by the funder. Project funding is, in general, repayable if not expended within the relevant project. Such income is only recognised to the extent that it ceases to be repayable. The income is accounted for on a receivable basis.
## **4. Resource Expended**
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been included under expenses categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities.
## **5. Tangible fixed assets**
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost, of all fixed assets over their expected useful life.
*This year, the organisation did not have any fixed asset to be depreciated.
## **6. Taxation**
Poverty Concern is a registered charity and is not liable for corporation tax on its income under section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 to the extent that it is applied to its charitable activities.
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**7.** The company charity has no paid staff on payroll and trustees are not remunerated.
## **8. Support Cost**
Allocation of support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs, finance, personnel, and governance costs which support the Charity activities. These costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 15.
## **9. Fund Accounting**
Fund accounting unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.
**10.** Poverty Concern is a company charity limited by guarantee governed by its memorandum and articles of association and does not issue shares.
## **11. Debtors**
The Organisation has no debtors
## **12. Creditors & Accruals**
|**2. Creditors & Accruals**||
|---|---|
|Professional Fees|**2026**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**450**
450|
||**450**
450|
## **13. Analysis of Restricted Fund**
|Greater London Authority
National Lottery Community Fund
London Borough of Enfield|**Balance @**
**1st Jul 25**
**Incomings Outgoings**
**Balance @**
**30th Jun 26**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
6,990
29,510
32,079
4,421
10,184
-
10,184
-
5,000
-
5,000
-|
|---|---|
||**22,174**
**29,510**
**47,263**
4,421|
## **Purpose of grant:**
The National Lottery Community Fund is for debt, welfare and energy advice. Greater London Authority is for adult skills fund for educational programme London Borough of Enfield is for Enfield safety activities.
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## **14. Charitable Expenditure**
|Outreach & Sessional Workers
Training and Workshops
Printing, Design & Publicity
Community Event & activities
Rent and Hall Hire
Administration & Running Costs
Professional & Consultancy fees
Volunteer Expenses
**Total Charitable Expenditure**||**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**||**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
34,840
1,300
150
400
8,201
1,162
450
760
**47,263**||**Total**
**Funds**
**2026**
**£**
**34,840**
**1,300**
**150**
**400**
**8,201**
**1,162**
**450**
**760**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2026**
**£**
**34,840**
**1,300**
**150**
**400**
**8,201**
**1,162**
**450**
**760**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
18,946
1,350
224
975
8,438
1,156
450
910|**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
18,946
1,350
224
975
8,438
1,156
450
910|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||||||
|||||||||||
||||||||**47,263**||**32,449**|
## **15. Support and Governance Cost**
|**General Support**
**£**
Professional and Consultancy
-
Administration Cost
1,162
**1,162 **
**16. Movement in Funds**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
At 1st July 2025
8,389
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
5,365
At 30th June 2026
**13,754**
**17. Net Assets Between Funds**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
Fixed Assets
-
Current Assets
18,625
Current Liabilities
450
**Net Assets as at 30th June 2026**
**18,175**|**General Support**
**£**
-
1,162|**General Support**
**£**
-
1,162||**Governance**
**£**
450
-||**Total**
**£**
**450**
**1,162**
**1,612**
**Total**
**£**
**30,563**
**(12,388)**
**18,175**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
-
18,625
450|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**1,162 **||**450**|||
|||**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
8,389
5,365
**13,754**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
18,625
450
**18,175**||**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
22,174
(17,753)
**4,421**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
-
**-**|||
||||||||
||||||||
|||||||**18,175**|
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