2021-03-31-accounts - Black Families Education Support Group

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 1 4 202 31 3 2021 From 0 To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Black Families Education Support Group

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1164447

Charity's principal address South Vaults

Green Park Station

Bath

Postcode BA1 1JB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee whole year (if any)
1 Paul Satterly Chair 2 Rod Dixon Vice Chair 3 Andrea Smith Secretary 4 Rashad Azami Treasurer 5 Victoria Miles Trustee 6 Elaine Ward Trustee
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members

Jason Pegg Development Manager

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Constitution

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointment by Charity Trustees by a resolution passed at a Trustee selection methods properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The promotion of race equality and cultural diversity in the education system, specialising in the support of Black and Minority Ethnic children and young people, by: Providing a programme of educational activities, including supplementary schooling, mentoring and support services; Providing advice, information and advocacy support for parents/carers in relation to their children’s education; Delivering projects aimed at promoting equality within the education system; Providing information and raising awareness on educational legislation and issues related to race equality and cultural diversity; Working in partnership with other equalities groups who provide services to young people.

Section C Objectives and activities Summary of the main The organisation's purpose is the promotion of race equality and activities undertaken for cultural diversity in the education system. This purpose is the public benefit in beneficial to both the public in general and to individuals relation to these objects defined by reference to the protected characteristic of race. (include within this section the statutory The organisation's purpose is of public benefit in the following declaration that trustees ways: have had regard to the It aims to challenge racism and discrimination within the guidance issued by the education system to reduce inequalities between different Charity Commission on ethnic groups, particularly in relation to educational public benefit) opportunities, academic achievement and school exclusion. It aims to reduce inequalities between different ethnic groups within the education system by delivering projects which tackle discrimination and promote equality, improving attainment and progression for Black and Minority Ethnic pupils.

This work is of benefit to the general public as it seeks to prevent racism and discrimination to create a fairer, just and more equal society where all pupils can achieve, progress and succeed regardless of ethnic background. In addition to the benefit to the general public the organisation's purpose is also of benefit to a particular section of the public who are defined by reference to the protected characteristic of race. This section of the public includes children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and their parents, who suffer from racial discrimination, disadvantage and inequality in relation to the education system.

The main activities undertaken during this period by the charity to carry out its charitable purposes for the public benefit included the delivery of the following projects and services:

A Supplementary School programme to positively impact on the educational achievement, motivation and future aspirations of BME pupils and to promote a positive sense of identity in BME children and young people, enhancing confidence and self esteem and giving them a greater awareness of their history, heritage, culture and language.

A Mentoring programme for Black and Minority Ethnic young people to impact positively on their education and social and emotional well being; enhance their learning and engagement with education and reduce the risk of school exclusion.

An Advice and Advocacy service to support parents in relation to their children's education which seeks to enable parents of Black and Minority Ethnic children to participate more effectively in decisions about their children’s education, helping them support their children by working in partnership with schools and voicing their views and concerns effectively on a range of issues including school exclusion.

In making decisions about the organisation’s purpose and the activities to carry out that purpose the trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.

Section C Objectives and activities

Section D Achievements and performance

Section C Objectives and activities

Supplementary School Programme - This year saw the Summary of the main organisation’s services affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and achievements of the the resulting lockdown with the subsequent ongoing restrictions charity during the year and guidance to ensure safe delivery of services. As a result following the initial lockdown the Supplementary School Programme moved to a virtual platform and continued to deliver Supplementary School provision online running for 2 hours each week on Saturdays for pupils aged 12-16. Unfortunately other activities usually delivered as part of the programme including a sports summer school at Bath University and residential were postponed. The organisation’s Supplementary School has created a well organised, caring, positive and safe environment, with all the required policies and procedures in place and in which young people are engaged and positive about the service being provided. The organisation also continues to ensure that the children and young people who access its services are safe from harm and as such continues to ensure its safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with current legislation and good practice guidance. In addition staff make an active contribution to keeping children safe through local child protection processes e.g. child protection conferences, core group and strategy meetings, by contributing to the development and implementation of plans to reduce risks to children and young people. Advice and Advocacy Service - During this year the organisation continued to provide information, advice and advocacy support for families in relation to their children’s education. As with the Supplementary School the service was provided virtually online via online meeting platforms and by email. The areas where information, advice and support were provided included exclusion from school and exclusion appeals; Independent Support for Special Educational Needs and Disability; School admissions and school place appeals. In addition the organisation also worked with schools, other voluntary organisations and services through local multi agency networks to continue to identify needs and implement support strategies for children and young people in relation to their education and issues of racial equality. The organisation works within the Local Authority’s Early Help Framework, working collaboratively to identify any extra help that might be needed to ensure children and young people receive the right support at an early stage before their needs increase. This involves attendance at Team Around the Child / Family meetings and other multi agency meetings and forums. Mentoring Programme - The organisation found it more difficult to support Black and Minority Ethnic children and young people in relation to their mainstream education through its Mentoring Programme as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions, mainly as 1:1 mentoring support relies heavily on face to face contact. Despite this some virtual mentoring sessions were attempted and some face to face mentoring resumed towards the second half of the year in schools, although again this was curtailed by a second lockdown in winter 2021. Although the mentoring programme was disrupted by Covid-19 it has continued to achieve success in terms of producing positive outcomes for pupils, in relation to

Section C Objectives and activities

identity, confidence and self esteem. In addition the mentoring programme is working towards ensuring its sustainability through an increasing number of schools paying for the mentoring service.

Race Equality Policy and Practice Partnership Working - During this year the organisation has continued to work in partnership with schools, a range of organisations and services within the Local Authority in relation to progressing race equality and promoting good practice within the local education system. In particular this year the organisation has focused on working to address key issues in relation to racial equality and education through the setting up of a new multi agency Race Equality and Education Task Group. This collaborative partnership includes key representatives from the Local Authority, including the Director of Education, school head teachers and voluntary organisations. The main areas of work being discussed and developed over this year included the writing of a Race Equality Charter for schools and the development of a self reporting hate crime app for school students.

Funding and Sustainability In relation to funding, this year saw the continuation of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s commission for the organisation to provide an Information Advice and Advocacy service for parents / carers in relation to their children’s education. The Mentoring Programme and School Workshops also provided a source of income generation, although they were affected by the pandemic, they still continue to have the potential to diversify and strengthen the organisation’s income streams and future sustainability going forward. The organisation also successfully secured a number of smaller grants totalling £3,500 from the St James Foundation and SW Community Matters to support the continuation of its services.

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The trustees’ policy on reserves is to maintain sufficient reserves to cover 6 months of operating costs for the organisation. This level of reserves is deemed as reasonable and sufficient to secure the organisation’s future sustainability against any unforeseen circumstances or changes.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Victoria Miles
Full name(s) Paul Satterly
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Trustee
Chair, etc)
Date
19/1/22
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	Charity Name Black Families Education Support Group	Charity Name Black Families Education Support Group	Charity Name Black Families Education Support Group	No (if any) 1164447	CC16a
	For the period from	Period start date 01-Apr-20	To	Period end date 31-Mar-21

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 993 - - - - - - 993 - - - 993 9,859 4,023 - 57 280 - 411 40 - 14,670 - - - 14,670 - 13,677 - 27,109 13,432	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 14,000 - - - - - - 14,000 - - - 14,000 14,000 - 14,000 - - - 14,000 - - 1,710 1,710	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ - 14,993 - - - - - - 14,993 - - - 14,993 23,859 4,023 - 57 280 - 411 40 - 28,670 - - - 28,670 - 13,677	Last year to the nearest £
Bank Interest	-				-
Incoming resources from charitable activities	993				16,613
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	993				16,613

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					16,613

Staff costs	9,859				24,946
Premises costs	4,023				4,158
Administration support costs	-				359
Travellingexpenses	57				63
Professional fees	280				279
Independent Examiner's fees	-				420
Incidental costs	411				441
Charitable expenditure	40				595
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**Sub total **	14,670				31,261

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					31,231

	- 13,677	-	-	- 13,677	- 14,618
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	27,109	1,710	-	28,819	43,437
	13,432	1,710	-	15,142	28,819

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

25/01/2022

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank current account Details Details Details Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 13,432 1,710 - - - - 13,432 1,710 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Paul J Satterly	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
			25 Jan 2022

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

25/01/2022

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner. report on the accounts SeEtion A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Black Famili88 Education Support Group On accounts for the year ended 3151 March 2021 Charlty no Ilf any} 1164447 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my 8xamlnatlon of the accA)unls of the above charity {'tha Trust") for the year ended 31 $1 March 2020. Responslbillties and As th& charity Irustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of th8 accounts in accordance with the requirernents of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act.). I reporl in respect of my examinalion of the Trust's accounts carried out und&r section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s6clion 145(5}(b) of the AGt. I have comp181ed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have com8 to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connects'on with the examination which gives m6 caus& to beliève that in, any material respect.. 8ccounting records were not kept in accordance wth section 130 of Ihe Act or the accounts do not accord with th8 accounting records Independent examinerfs statsment I have no concems and)a¥8 with the examinatio which proper und8rsla ng of th8 Please delet8 e words in me across no other rnatters in connection ttention should be drawn in order to enable a ounts to be reached. he bwkgts if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 30th December 2021 Nama: Garrett1 Rolavant profosslonal quallflcatlonls} or body Ilf any): F.C.A. Address: Unit 23 Leafield Industrial Eslale Neston, Corsham Wiltshire. SN13 9RS IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only Complete if the examiner needs to highlight mat.ers of concem (see CC32, Independent ex8minatlon of charity accounts.. dlractions and guidance for examinars). Glve here brlef detalls of any items that the examinerwishes to disclos6. None IER October 2018